Senior Companion Program
The Senior Companion Program is 
the pairing of limited-income seniors with frail elderly individuals who may have difficulty completing everyday tasks. Senior Companions offer one-on-one support by helping with mail, writing letters, playing cards and other games, offering respite care, talking and listening, all at no cost to the client.
Community agencies and organizations throughout Montgomery County are partnering with the program to bring Senior Companions to the aid of their clients. Companions are placed in these volunteer stations, as well as individual client homes. Current volunteer stations include (partial listing):
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Adult Day Services
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Family Services’ Project HEARTH (Helping Elderly Adults Remain in Their Homes)
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Grand View Hospital Hospice
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Keystone Hospice
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Main Line Health
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Montgomery County Association for the Blind
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Montgomery County Office of Aging and Adult Services
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Wissahickon Hospice
The volunteer Senior Companions receive a modest tax-free stipend for a minimum of 15 hours of service each week. Companions receive paid holiday, sick and vacation leave, ongoing training, a free annual physical exam and transportation reimbursement. Those interested in becoming a Senior Companion must:
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Be a resident of Montgomery County
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Be age 55 years or older
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Meet minimum income requirements
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Enjoy working with older adults
For more information on the Senior Companion Program, please contact Deb Keller, program director, at 215-368-0985 ext. 15 or dkeller@fsmontco.org.
The Senior Companion Program is regulated and partially funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service. Catalyst360 is a proud sponsor of Family Services' Senior Companion Program.
