SENIOR COMPANION | SENIORS COUNCIL OF SANTA CRUZ AND SAN BENITO COUNTIES
SENIOR COMPANION
Eligibility
Be willing to serve a minimum of 15 hours per week
Have an annual income of $23,000 or less
Be physically and emotionally able to assume the responsibilities of a Senior Companion volunteer
Complete a criminal background check
Hours
Languages
English, Spanish
Application process
Fill out an application
Fees
No fee
Service area
Santa Cruz County, California
San Benito County, California
Description
Senior Companions volunteers provide friendly visitor and peer support in the homes of individuals having difficulty with daily living tasks. In addition, Senior Companions provide respite support for caregivers.
Providing organization
SENIORS COUNCIL OF SANTA CRUZ AND SAN BENITO COUNTIES
The Seniors Council is a community-based non-profit organization providing services in Santa Cruz, San Benito, Monterey and Santa Clara Counties. Seniors Council provides services, support, and advocacy to enable older persons to function with independence and dignity in their homes and in the community to their fullest capacity.