Senior Companion Benefits

Benefits to Volunteers:

• Tax free stipend to offset the cost of volunteering
• Reimbursement for transportation expenses to and from service site
• A meal, when feasible
• An annual physical
• Accident and liability insurance while serving
• Monthly training
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave

   This stipend does not count as income when determining eligibility for benefits including:

• Food stamps/Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• Energy Assistance
• Subsidized housing
• Rent
• VA Pension 

Benefits to Individuals Served:

• Companionship, personal support and friendship
• Assistance with daily activities 

Corporation for National and Community Service
National Senior Corps Association
Northwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging
Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging

FHSU Foster Grandparent Program