Aging Services

Senior Companion Program

Become a Senior Companion!

Program Description Make a difference - become a Senior Companion!

The Senior Companion Program provides the opportunity for low-income seniors, 60 years of age or older, to serve 20 hours per week assisting frail and isolated seniors in Salt Lake County. Volunteers serve in the homes of clients needing assistance to maintain their independence. Companions also provide respite care to families caring for a love one at home.

Volunteer Requirements To volunteer, you must:

Have the ability to serve 20 hours per week
Be 60 years of age or older
Have a monthly income of $1,128 per month or less for a single person household or $1,518 per month or less for a two-person household

Benefits

$2.65 per hour stipend (not considered income and does not affect other entitlements such as subsidized housing, food stamps, Medicaid, etc.)
Mileage reimbursement for use of your vehicle or a free monthly bus pass
Free annual physical exam
Excess accident and auto insurance (only while providing volunteer service)

Training and Support Orientation training is provided to all volunteers prior to beginning service. Volunteers also receive monthly in-service trainings.

Contact Person

Program Assistant:	Beverly O’Brien-Bell
Telephone:	801.468.2776
Email:	bobrienbell@slco.org
Address:	Salt Lake County Aging Services Senior Companion Program 2001 S State St STE S1400 Salt Lake City, Utah 84190