Blair Senior Services - Senior Companion Program

1320 12th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601

Eligibility

Must be age 55 or older, with income below 200% of federal poverty guidelines. Volunteers must also be willing to provide support service for the special needs of older adults.

Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm

(814) 946-1235

Voice

Application process

Call for information

Fees

Services free of charge.

Service area

Blair, PA

Description

Volunteer opportunities to work with the Senior Companion Program. Senior companions help people whose independence is compromised stay in their own homes by providing friendship, emotional support, and care to supplement that provided by family or professional caregivers.

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Providing organization

Blair Senior Services

Blair County's area agency on aging helping local older adults live independent lives.