Services

• Respite services for primary caregivers
  
• In-home services such as an assistance with meal preparation and transportation to the grocery store
  
• Companionship and outreach services such as friendly visiting and recreational outings
  
• Advocacy to help access other community resources and programs

• Senior Companions provided more than 7,500 hours of supportive, companionship-based services
  
• Fifteen Senior Companions assisted with respite hours and provided rides
  
• Eighty-one percent of the people who received services reported that their quality of life was maintained or improved

Volunteer
Senior Companion provides an opportunity for volunteers age 60 and older to remain physically and mentally active while helping address community needs.

Senior companions volunteer 15 – 40 hours per week and receive a tax-free stipend, continuing education, and other benefits. For more information about how to support or volunteer, contact Senior Companion at 503.249.8215, ext. 20 or sc@metfamily.org.
 

Accessing Services
Senior Companion collaborates with nonprofit organizations in Multnomah and Washington counties.

These community partnerships are committed to helping primarily low-income people with personal challenges remain independent.

Community Partners

• Accept responsibility to access client needs and schedule the services of Senior Companion
  
• Provide Senior Companions with client information that will assist in providing appropriate services
  
• Work with Senior Companions to maintain regular communication, information exchange, and ongoing problem solving
• Provide financial contributions to Senior Companion for service expenses at no cost to clients

Corporation for National Service
Working with governor-appointed state commissions, nonprofits, faith-based groups, schools, and other civic organizations to help volunteers serve their communities.
www.cns.gov

AARP
Membership-based social welfare services created to benefit older Americans.
www.aarp.org