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Senior Companion Program

Senior Companions

Senior Companions are active older adults who help other adults live independently and offer companionship, socialization opportunities, moral support, information and referral services, transportation, and friendship. Senior Companions are over the age of 55 and volunteer 5 to 40 hours per week, offering services to less fortunate elders within their community. Services are free for the elder in need.


Senior Companions:

  • Assist with grocery shopping and medical appointments (if the adult is unable to use other transportation services and perform daily tasks necessary to maintain independence)
  • Provide one-on-one respite and support services to caregivers who are caring for a loved one at home

Senior companions receive:

  • Pre-service and ongoing training
  • Supplemental insurance
  • Reimbursement of meals and transportation costs
  • A small stipend for those who qualify 
  • The joy of helping others to live on their own

  • Eligibility

    • Senior Companion volunteer income cannot exceed 200% of the Federal Poverty level
    • Elder in need of service must be referred by a Senior Companion Volunteer Station
    • Elder must reside in Chicopee or Holyoke Massachusetts; mileage reimbursement is waived for volunteers living outside these towns 

Senior Companion Program

516 Chicopee Street

Chicopee, Massachusetts 01013

Phone: 413-612-0229

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