The Concho Valley Senior Companion Program was established by the Concho Valley Area Agency on Aging in 1988 through a grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service, formerly known as ACTION. The purpose of the program is to provide income-eligible seniors, aged 55 and older, the opportunity to serve the needs of frail elderly and disabled adults while earning a modest tax-free stipend.
Senior Companions often provide essential services that enable the elderly to remain independent in their homes:
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Running errands
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Meal preparation
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Assistance with household chores
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Vital emotional support through friendship
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Respite care for full-time caregivers
Senior Companions also serve in congregate settings such as Adult Enrichment Center, 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.
Eligibility
Senior Companions must be 55 years of age or older and have an interest in working with older persons. In order to receive a stipend and transportation reimbursement, individuals must meet income eligibility guidelines. Up to 50% of out of pocket medical expenses may be deducted from total income to determine eligibility.
Annual Income for Family Units of:
| One | Two | Three | Four |
| $22340 | $30263 | $38180 | $46100 |
For family units with more than four members, add $7480 for each additional member.
Benefits
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A $2.65 hourly stipend. By federal law the stipend is not subject to tax or garnishment. It also does not reduce or eliminate the level of, or eligibility for, assistance or services a Foster Grandparent may be receiving under any governmental program, including: unemployment insurance, worker's compensation; temporary disability, retirement, public assistance or similar benefit payments or minimum wage laws.
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On-the-job excess accident, liability and auto liability insurance
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Mileage reimbursement or transportation assistance
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Daily meal provided by volunteer station, when possible
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Accrued paid vacation and sick leave
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Annual physical examination
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Recognition
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Pre-service training plus ongoing monthly training at in-service meetings
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 three surrounding counties, include the following:
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San Angelo: Baptist Memorials Home Health 902 N. Main San Angelo, TX 76903 (325) 481-7539 Santa Fe Crossing Senior Center 702 S. Chadbourne San Angelo, TX 76903 (325) 657-4490 Myrtlewood Estates Assisted Living 2695 Valleyview Blvd. San Angelo, TX 76904 (325)947-7194 Royal Estates Assisted Living 6101 Grand Court Rd San Angelo, TX 76901 (325)947-0043 Wesley Daily Bread Program 301 W. 18th St. San Angelo, TX 76903 (325) 653-9028 Area Agency on Aging 2801 W. Loop 306, Suite A San Angelo, TX 76904 (325) 223-5704 MHMR Day Activity Center 1501 W. Beauregard San Angelo, TX 76901 (325) 658-7750, ext. 375 Adult Enrichment Center 6146 Appaloosa Trail San Angelo, TX 76901 (325) 942-9253 |
Surrounding County Stations: Coke County Courthouse 13 East 17th St. Robert Lee, TX 76945 (325) 453-2641 Mason County Senior Center P. O. Box 992 Mason, TX 76856 (325)347-6242 Menard County Senior Center P. O. Box 984 Menard, TX 76859 (325)396-4642 Sutton County Senior Center 201 Main St. Sonora, TX 76950 (325) 387-5657 Schleicher County Senior Center PO Box 83 Eldorado, TX 76837 |
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.
If you are interested in applying to be a Senior Companion, please download and complete the SCP Application and Income Review Form by selecting from the following links:
SCP Application - English.
SCP Application - Spanish (Espanol).
SCP Annual Income Review Form.
Contact Information:
Concho Valley Senior Companion Program
Concho Valley Area Agency on Aging
2801 W. Loop 306, Suite A
San Angelo, TX 76904
(325) 223-5704
1-877-944-9666 (toll free)
sylvia@cvcog.org