The Volunteer Center at HANCI:

Senior Companion Program

The Senior Companion Program matches individuals age 55 or older with seniors in need of support services or companionship throughout Niagara County.

The Niagara County Senior Companion Program has enriched the lives of older adults since 1980. Senior Companions provide friendship to their clients and assist with daily tasks necessary to maintain independence. The Senior Companion Program is sponsored locally by HANCI, through a continuing federal grant from  the Corporation for National and Community Service. Additional funding comes from the Niagara County Office for the Aging, United Way of Niagara, Eastern Niagara United Way, United Way of the Tonawandas, and local contributions.

If you are at least 55 years of age, meet certain income eligibility requirements, are in good health and willing to provide assistance volunteering 15-40 hours a week, we want you to become a Senior Companion. What is needed is time, patience and an attitude of caring.

Senior Companions receive a tax-free stipend if income eligibility requirements are met. This stipend is not considered income for any purpose. Senior Companions also receive pre-service and monthly training, an annual physical exam, transportation assistance and supplemental insurance coverage while they are serving.

For more information, contact volunteercenter@hanci.com or 716-285-8224.