Senior Companion Program | Corporation For Ohio Appalachian Development
1 Pinchot Place, Athens, OH 45701
Eligibility
Adults 55 and older, and must be income eligible to participate.
Required documents
Hours
Varies.
Email[email protected]
Application process
If you would like to speak with a COAD staff member about our Senior Programs, call 740- 594-8499 .
If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer or a client in Knox, Ashland, Coshocton, Holmes, Licking, Morgan, Morrow, Muskingum, Perry, or Richland County, please contact Melissa Shamel at 740-856-7974 or by email at [email protected].
If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer or a client in Belmont, Carroll, Columbiana, Guernsey, Harrison, Jefferson, Monroe, Noble, Tuscarawas, or Washington Counties, please contact Kirk Guisti at 330-987-7232 or email [email protected].
If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer or a client in Athens, Gallia, Hocking, Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs, Ross, Scioto, or Vinton Counties, please contact Ashlee Corder at 740-447-3767 or email [email protected].
Fees
None.
Service area
Morgan County, Ohio
Athens County, Ohio
Muskingum County, Ohio
Coshocton County, Ohio
Knox County, Ohio
Washington County, Ohio
Guernsey County, Ohio
Noble County, Ohio
Meigs County, Ohio
Hocking County, Ohio
Perry County, Ohio
Licking County, Ohio
Senior Companion Program places an able adult (55+) with an older or disabled adult living in their home or apartment who could use someone to help with day to day activities. These may include errands, light housework, small meal preparation, or simply companionship.
As a SCP volunteer you must be income eligible to participate. You will receive a small hourly stipend, mileage reimbursement, supplemental accident insurance, and paid time off. You must serve between 15-40 hours a week, summit to a background check, and a physical assessment. As a SCP client there are no financial barriers, just the need for companionship. A compatible SCP volunteer will be placed with the client once the needs are determined.
Last assured
01/07/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Corporation For Ohio Appalachian Development
COAD is a private, non-profit community-based organization serving rural, mostly Appalachian, counties in eastern and southern Ohio. It is comprised of seventeen Community Action Agencies that serve a 30 county area. COAD has three major program divisions: Community Development, Early Care and Education and Senior Programs. COAD also offers scholarship assistance and leadership development opportunities.