Touch a life, lend a hand, connect with others, plus earn a stipend of $2.55 an hour!  Seniors are becoming Senior Companions and providing assistance and friendship to those needing help with the tasks of daily living.

Senior Companies make a big difference in many lives.  They help frail elderly remain independent in their own homes and relieve loneliness.  They assist clients with errands, and transportation needs.  They provided needed respite to primary caregivers and they form meaningful friendships.

Senior Companions benefit, too!  There's the satisfaction of helping others while adding new meaning to retirement years.  Plus, volunteers receive a small non-taxable stipend, transportation reimbursement and a daily meal allowance.  Opportunities are available for individuals that are 60 years and older if you are willing to volunteer at least 10 to 20 hours a week, doing what a friend would do for a friend.

Last year the Wright County Senior Companions donated 2,162 hours to our community.  Presently, Wright County Human Services is looking for more senior companions to visit other senior citizens.

The Senior Companions program is part of the Senior Service Corps of Minnesota.

If you are interested in volunteering or learning more about Senior Companions call Kristin Brovold, LSW, at (763) 682-7504