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Senior Companion Program

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SPARK GENERATIONS
WE ARE IGNITERS OF PASSION, SPARKING MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS ACROSS GENERATIONS THAT CREATE A MOVEMENT OF INCLUSIVITY, RESLIENCE, AND GOOD.

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This vitally important program is part of AmeriCorps Seniors, a national service government agency. Spark the Change powers two AmeriCorps Seniors Programs: The Senior Companion Program and RSVP. The Senior Companion Program engages individuals 55 years and better to realize the independence of older adults in their home and as a team, continue to be vibrant, contributing members of our communities. Volunteers provide services independently or at a designated Volunteer Station location. You can apply online or download and print a paper application and email to Emily at egarrigus@sparkthechangecolorado.org. We serve in Adams, Arapahoe, Denver, Douglas, Huerfano, Jefferson, Las Animas and Pueblo counties.​
This program is for volunteers who are:
  • 55 years or better
  • Willing to volunteer 5-40 hours a week for at least one year
  • Pass a State and FBI fingerprinting check as well as the National Sex Offender check
  • Interviewed and attend pre-service orientation and training
  • Living on a limited income to receive a modest, nontaxable $3.15/hr stipend
  • Sufficiently healthy and active to provide reliable assistance to other older adults
  • Licensed and insured to drive a car or able to use public transportation
  • Committed to the program's goals, professional ethics and comfortable accepting supervision
  • Creative, social, adaptable and compassionate about improving the lives of others
Companion Volunteers support other older adults in many ways including, but not limited to:
  • Offering companionship and friendship
  • Providing transportation to medical appointments or to social events
  • Helping with grocery shopping and other shopping
  • Assisting with simple chores like putting away groceries, preparing meals, washing dishes
  • Reading or helping with mail, email, newspapers or magazines
  • Alerting family members or caregivers to potential health issues or home life situations
Benefits to becoming a Companion Volunteer include, but are not limited to:
  • Opportunity to use life experiences, time and talent to enhance the lives of others
  • Chance to learn new and exciting things about other people and the community in which they live
  • If income eligible, a modest non-taxable stipend of $3.15/hour of service
  • Paid personal time off during year of service
  • Assistance with meals and travel reimbursement
  • Accident and liability insurance while in service
  • Paid pre-service and monthly training sessions
  • Paid annual physical
  • Community recognition for the invaluable service they provide
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Emily Garrigus serves Adams, Arapahoe, Denver, Douglas, and Jefferson Counties.
Terri Patrick serves Huerfano, Las Animas, and Pueblo Counties.
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