AmeriCorps Seniors provides grants to qualified agencies and organizations to engage persons 55 and older in volunteer service by providing companionship to ease loneliness and social isolation, assist with transportation and light chores, help to serve as eyes and ears to professionals who can intervene in the case of medical or other deterioration on the part of the clients, and give support to informal caregivers. Volunteers receive a small hourly stipend for their service, reimbursement for eligible mileage and also a meal allowance.
This is a free program for older adults sponsored mainly by Visiting Nurse Association and partly funded by AmeriCorps Seniors. Respite services are also available free of charge. Please call 1-573-888-0592 ext 1147.
Explore more about the SCP at AmeriCorps Seniors Pathfinder, or AmeriCorp.gov.
