Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging - Senior Companion Program

2100 Wharton Street, Second Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15203

Eligibility

Allegheny County residents; must be age 55 and older to volunteer as a Senior Companion, and age 60 and older to receive services.

Hours

Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm Visits and phone calls are at the mutual convenience of the matched individuals.

(412) 350-5460

Voice

Application process

Call to request an application for services or to apply by phone.

Fees

Services provided free of charge.

Service area

Allegheny, PA

Description

Matches eligible individuals with volunteers for friendly visits and/or phone calls once or twice a week to older adults in need. Senior Companions are volunteers, ages 55 and older.

What's Here

Friendly Visiting Friendly Telephoning Volunteer Opportunities

Providing organization

Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging

Assists Allegheny County residents, 60 years of age and older, to live safe, healthy and, when possible, independent lives. AAA is the front door to find services for yourself, a spouse, a relative or a friend.