Senior Companion Program

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Senior Companions of SD is a volunteer program that provides in-home assistance and respite care to the elderly and disabled in over 50 communities across South Dakota. The program has been described as one of the most positive South Dakota seniors’ program, as it allows low income, healthy volunteers an opportunity to provide companionship and in-home assistance to those who need help to live independently.

Senior Companion activities might include companionship by visiting, transportation, meal planning and preparation, light housekeeping, playing cards, life reminiscing - or just generally enjoying the friendship of a peer. The Senior Companion volunteers receive an hourly stipend, mileage reimbursement, meal allowances and other benefits. These benefits do not reduce any governmental assistance and are not taxable.

The Senior Companion is valuable in the care and support of our clients, especially in our rural communities. There is no charge for our services to the client or their families. Clients report that the Senior Companions help prevent or delay long term care placement; increase the client’s ability to live alone; reduce loneliness and isolation and reduce stress levels.

For additional information please e-mail us: sdscp@good-sam.com

or contact us at 1-888-239-1210

Senior Companions of SD

1000 N. West Ave., Suite 260	2040 W. Main, Suite 213
Sioux Falls, SD 57104- 1367	Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 361-1133	(605) 721-8884
Fax: (605) 271-5015

The Senior Companion Program is part of Senior Corps along with Foster Grandparents and RSVP. Senior Corps is administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service, the federal agency that supports service and volunteering programs to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement. The Senior Companion program is a United Way Member Agency of the Sioux Empire, Brookings, Interlakes, Yankton, Watertown, Black Hills and Northeastern United Ways.