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Senior Companion Program (SCP) offers support to homebound seniors and adults with disabilities in Clackamas County. Our program helps individuals live independently and safely for as long as possible, feel connected and avoid having to move from what is familiar to them. Our trained Senior Companion volunteers meet one-on-one with older adults, or those with disabilities, usually 1-2 times a week. Individuals receiving these visits often need transportation support, feel disconnected from the outside community and isolated which can be devastating on a person’s physical and mental health.
Our dedicated volunteers offer friendship, support, and a sympathetic ear. Activities can include visiting, going to an activity at a senior center, go grocery shopping together, go to a movie, out for a coffee, help with small tasks at home, play a game, visit the library, go to a park, and so on. The program’s goal is to assist seniors so they can remain living safely in their home, feel connected and avoid having to move from what is familiar to them.
There is no charge for service, but donations are always welcomed!
To become an SCP participant, please see the basic requirements below
- Living independently in your home
- Ambulatory (cane or walker under 10 lbs.), no wheelchair or scooter bound
- Need transportation at least once a week
- Looking for weekly companionship and support
Become a Senior Companion Volunteer
Senior Companion Volunteers meet one-on-one with older adults to offer friendship, support, assist with essential needs outside the home such as shopping, and lend a sympathetic ear. This position best attracts seniors who are good with people, compassionate, who live alone and want more social interaction themselves. This is a unique volunteer opportunity that is designed to support low-income seniors and provides a stipend for their time. The applicant must meet all below eligibility requirements.
Our Volunteers
- Drive their own vehicle to help others. Their own insurance is the primary, and the County is the secondary coverage.
- Receive mileage reimbursement of 0.625 cents/mile
- Volunteers receive a $4.00 hourly stipend
- Are paired with Senior looking for companionship, and transportation support
- Provide long term companionship for seniors in need
- Receive free drivers’ safety training that may offer discounts on auto insurance and continuous support training throughout the year
Eligibility and Requirements for the SCP Program
- Serve a minimum of 5 hours per week (or as much as 40)
- Be age 55 or older
- Have a limited income (200% of the federal poverty level. https://www.medicaidplanningassistance.org/federal-poverty-guidelines/)
- Pass a Road Test Evaluation
- Pass County background, drivers history check, fingerprinting and NSOR check.
- Complete online County provided drivers education hours
- Complete 20+ hours of County provided onboarding training requirements, and yearly attend bi-monthly in-service days.
