The Senior Companion Program

Senior Companions also serve in congregate settings such as Adult Day Care, hospitals, and senior centers.

Through their community service, Senior Companions enhance their self-esteem, remain active both mentally and physically, and enrich the lives of those they serve.

Volunteer Eligibility and Benefits

Eligibility

• Must be 60 years of age or older.
• Volunteers are required to serve 15 to 40 hours weekly
• Must have a monthly income not greater than $1,025 month (single) and $1,375 (married).  Limited medical expenses can be deducted.
• Pass annual health screenings (provided free of charge)

Benefits 

• Hourly tax-free stipend of $2.65
• Mileage reimbursement (30 cents per mile)
• Paid annual and sick leave
• Nine paid holidays yearly
• Paid training (20-hour pre-service orientation and 4-hour monthly training)
• Supplemental auto and accident insurance

Volunteer Stations

A volunteer station is a public agency, private non-profit organization, or health-care agency or organization that utilizes Senior Companions to enhance service to their consumers.  Each volunteer station accepts responsibility for assignment and supervision of Senior Companions.  In providing service, volunteer station managers and staff identify prospective clients, arrange for volunteer placements, and maintain volunteer timesheets.   

Volunteer stations established by the Concho Valley Senior Companion Program, located in San Angelo and four surrounding counties, include:

MHMR Day Activity Center

1501 Beauregard

San Angelo, TX  76901

(325) 658-7750, ext. 375

Triumph Hospital

120 E. Harris

San Angelo, TX  76903

(325) 659-3906

Surrounding County Stations

The Sunset Senior Center

215 Lockhart

Brady, TX  76825

(325) 597-2946

Coke County Courthouse

13 East 17th St.

Robert Lee, TX  76945

(325) 453-2641

Sutton County Senior Center

201 Main St.

Sonora, TX  76950

(325) 387-5657

Schleicher County Resource Center

105 W. Callendar

Eldorado, TX  76936

(325) 853-2574

The National Senior Service Corps (Senior Corps)

The Senior Companion Program is one of three major programs that comprise the National Senior Service Corps of the Corporation for National and Community Service.  The Senior Companion Program, Foster Grandparent Program, and Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) help seniors aged 55 and older find volunteer opportunities to enhance their lives through service and strengthen their communities.  

To learn more about the National Senior Service Corps, contact 1-800-424-8867 or (512) 916-5671 (Texas) or view the website at www.nationalservice.org.

seniorcompanion@cvcog.org