Senior Companion Program - Lutheran Social Services - Southeast Minnesota
Eligibility
Required documents
Hours
Languages
Korean, French, Hmong, English, Spanish, Somali, Thai
Interpretation services
Language interpreters for most languages are available.
Application process
Call for information; clients are referred by County Service Coordinators and/or Public Health Nurses
Fees
None to the clients directly; costs are covered by the Elderly Waiver
Service area
Dodge County, MN
Fillmore County, MN
Freeborn County, MN
Goodhue County, MN
Houston County, MN
Mower County, MN
Olmsted County, MN
Rice County, MN
Steele County, MN
Wabasha County, MN
Waseca County, MN
Winona County, MN
Description
Senior Companions are volunteers 55 years of age and older who visit frail elderly to assist them in living independently in their homes. Senior Companions provide support to family caregivers, assist with grocery shopping, appointments, errands, and act as a community advocate. Lutheran Social Services is actively seeking volunteers for this program. Volunteers receive an hourly tax-free stipend and mileage reimbursement.
Last Assured
03/29/2024
Providing organization
Lutheran Social Services - Southeast Minnesota
A non-profit organization providing supportive services for older adults in southeast Minnesota