Help a Friend in Need
Felicity Norko, Senior Companion Program Coordinator
Senior Companions are volunteers 55 and over who provide assistance and friendship to elders who have difficulty with daily living tasks, such as shopping, organizing paperwork or getting to medical appointments. The program aims to help elders live independently and provide assistance to family caregivers.
- Age 55 years or older
- Have a yearly income less than $30,120 (single), $40,880 (couple), $51,640 (family of 3), $62,400 (family of 4)*
- Must work a minimum of 10 hours a week, not to exceed 2,080 hours per year
- Volunteers can work anywhere from 10–40 hours per week
- Monthly in-service meetings
*Applies to all states except Alaska and Hawaii. 2024 Americorps Seniors FGP/SCP Income Eligibility Levels based on 200 percent of DHHS poverty guidelines.
Benefits:
- $4.00 hourly stipend. The stipend you receive is non-taxable and does not count
against other benefits you receive such as 3SquaresVT or subsidized housing
- $.67 cents per mile mileage reimbursement
- Monthly in-service meetings
- Flexible schedule —You make your own hours
For information regarding the Senior Companion program, contact Felicity Norko at (802) 334-4816 or email fnorko@nekcouncil.org.
Every year, during the Annual Meeting, the NEK Council on Aging recognizes a special volunteer(s) or organization with the Humanitarian Hero award in honor of their dedication to the Council's mission and the impact they have on the community at large. This year, the Council is pleased to announce our Senior Companions as our 2023 Humanitarian Heroes.
Senior Companions are volunteers 55 and over who provide assistance and friendship to elders who have difficulty with daily living tasks, such as shopping, organizing paperwork or getting to medical appointments. The program aims to help elders live independently and provide assistance to family caregivers.
NEKCOA Senior Companions pictured left to right, Waid Hudson, Felicity Norko (NEKCOA Senior Companion Program Coord.), Natalie Fuller, Christine Elder, Jeannine Richards, and Joan Wollrath.
Missing from the photo is Susan Brill.
Hours: 8:00 - 4:00
Appointments are Recommended
481 Summer St., Suite 101
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
Phone (802) 748-5182
Fax (802) 473-4998
Hours: 8:00 - 4:00
By Appointment Only
Derby Time Square
5452 US Route 5, Suite H
Newport, VT 05855
Phone (802) 334-2190
Fax (802) 334-3389