Senior Companion Program | Corporation For Ohio Appalachian Development

Places older adults in the homes of housebound adults and elder individuals to provide companionship, support and tasks of daily living that are necessary to help their clients maintain independence. Services may include light housekeeping, assistance with grocery shopping, meal preparation, and support to family caregivers.

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211 Cleveland

Physical Address

1 Pinchot Ln., Athens, OH 45701

Hours

Senior Companions serve an average of 15-40 hours per week.

Fax

(800) 878-5281

Application process

Phone M-F: 8:00am-4:30pm for information.

Fee

No fee for service. Volunteers who meet income guidelines receive a small non-taxable stipend and mileage reimbursement.

Eligibility

Serves housebound adults age 21 years and older with disabilities/health conditions or adults age 60 years and older. To volunteer as a Senior Companion: Serves residents of the service area age 55 years and older at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level.

Service area

Holmes County, Ohio Morrow County, Ohio Jackson County, Ohio Hocking County, Ohio Lawrence County, Ohio Licking County, Ohio Richland County, Ohio Athens County, Ohio Ross County, Ohio Scioto County, Ohio Muskingum County, Ohio Knox County, Ohio Perry County, Ohio Coshocton County, Ohio

Agency info

Corporation For Ohio Appalachian Development

A coalition of 17 Community Action Agencies that provide community development, early childhood education, and senior services to a 30-county area.