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Senior Companions & Foster Grandparents
 
Who Are Senior Companions?
 

Senior Companions are healthy older adults who help other adults live as independently as possible in their respective communities. Senior Companions provide support to family caregivers. They assist with the placement of resources, connecting seniors to services, grocery shopping, escorting and “helping” with other daily tasks necessary to maintaining independence.

 
What is a Foster Grandparent?
 
Foster Grandparents are older adults who offer love, wisdom and support to children. They assist children and youth in schools, hospitals, drug treatment centers, correctional institutions, Head Start and day care centers.
 
Are You the Senior to Make a Difference?
 
Senior Companions and Foster Grandparents receive:
    • Pre-service orientations and monthly training;
    • An annual physical examination;
    • Supplemental Insurance;
    • Annual recognition event;
    • A small contribution towards meals and transportation when funds are available;
    • A small stipend for those who qualify; and
    • The joy of knowing you’re making a difference for the frail and socially isolated seniors; and for children and youth with special needs.
 
Senior Companions & Foster Grandparents
 
• Are over 55 years of age;
• Can volunteer an average of 15 – 20 hours per week;
• Have a limited income; and
• Love children/youth and seniors!
 
Become a Senior Volunteer Today!
 
City of Oakland
150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza #4340
Oakland, CA 94612
PH: 510-238-3080
FAX: 510-238-7207
www.seniorcorps.org
 
 
Funded by: City of Oakland (sponsor); City of Berkeley; Corporation for National & Community Services; Alameda County Area Agency on Aging; City of Oakland, Community Development Block Grant.
 
 
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