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Senior Companion Program of Northeast Michigan |
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NEMCSA’s Senior Companion Program provides volunteer opportunities for limited-income seniors to establish peer to peer relationships that support the frail and elderly who are homebound, isolated and in need of companionship. Senior Companion volunteers receive a non-taxable stipend, transportation reimbursement, supplemental insurance, monthly in-service educational trainings, annual physical examination, a meal on the days of service and annual recognition.
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Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency, Inc. 2375 Gordon Road |
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Alpena, MI 49707
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www.nemcsa.org
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(989) 356-3474 ext. 260 |
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(877) 222-9043
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(989) 354-7693 or (989) 354-5909
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Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Barbara Dault, Program Director |
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Nancy Kotwicki, Program Coordinator |
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Individuals must be 60 years of age or older, meet limited income requirements, reside in the service area, and be willing to serve an average of 20 hours per week.
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No cost to program participants. Stations generally provide in-kind support.
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Senior Companions are assigned to frail, homebound and/or isolated peers in need of companionship and support. Volunteer services. may include Friendly Visiting, Preparing and Sharing a Meal, Arranging Transportation to Medical Appointments, Providing Reassurance and Emotional Support and Respite for Family Caregivers.
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Applications for the Senior Companion Program are available at the NEMCSA Alpena office. Requests for volunteer services are accepted through referrals from designated volunteer stations that include area senior centers, long term care facilities, adult f |
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