Never Too Late - April 2022

Senior Companion Program

Volunteers needed to reduce isolation for older adults … Eligible* Volunteers receive: • $3.00/hr. tax-exempt stipend • Mileage reimbursement • Paid holidays • Accrued paid time off • Supplemental auto insurance • Samsung tablet while serving • Tablet training * Volunteers 55 and older who can serve a minimum of 15 hours a week, must income qualify and pass a background check For more information, call PCOA 520-305-3453

Senior Companion Program Information Sessions

Please join us for an overview of this rewarding volunteer opportunity and let me share our most memorable success stories. I will also detail the incentives available, training topics, eligibility requirements, and how to enroll. Even if you don’t join our talented volunteer team, you can become an ambassador and help spread the word about this unique volunteer opportunity. Don’t miss this gold nugget of information! – Suzette Gonzalez, Senior Companion Program Coordinator

Senior Companion Volunteers

In-Person Session The Katie PCOA Dusenberry Building 600 S. Country Club Rd., TEP Community Resource Room Tuesday 4/12 10:30 – 11:30am Register here: https://scpapril22katie.eventbrite.com

Virtual Sessions Tuesday

4/5 12 – 1pm 4/5 3 – 4pm 4/7 9 – 10am 4/7 2 – 3pm 4/12 12 – 1pm

Tuesday Thursday Thursday Tuesday

Tuesday 4/12 3 – 4pm Wednesday 4/13 9 – 10am Wednesday 4/13 2 – 3pm Register here: https://scpapril22.eventbrite.com

If you would like to serve your community and be a lifeline to homebound older adults, please call 520-305-3453 to learn more about becoming a Senior Companion Volunteer! For more information, call (520)305-3453

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Pima Council on Aging

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