Opportunities From: VolunteerME Heart of Maine

Volunteer: Be a Friend!

This is a unique opportunity to become more involved with other people. You may provide companionship by doing such things as taking walks together, read, write letters, reminisce and just be a friend. You may even share information about healthful living and activities of daily life or go shopping together. One of the most important roles in being a Senior Companion is to combat loneliness and isolation that threatens independence and health.

Organization: Senior Companion Program

This is a unique opportunity to become more involved with other people. You may provide companionship by doing such things as taking walks together, read, write letters, reminisce and just be a friend. You may even share information about healthful living and activities of daily life or go shopping together. One of the most important roles in being a Senior Companion is to combat loneliness and isolation that threatens independence and health.

Organization: Senior Companion Program

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Organization Requirement: >55 years old

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Meet new friends!

Become a Senior Companion Program Volunteer. Assist homebound or isolated adults to maximize, maintain, or regain their independence and safely remain in their home for as long as possible. Senior Companion volunteers spend approximately 15 to 20 hours per week visiting clients to provide companionship; walks, reading, letter writing, and shopping. They assist in educating clients regarding healthy living, offer friendly visits to alleviate isolation and loneliness and provide respite care to caregivers.

Organization: Senior Companion Program

Become a Senior Companion Program Volunteer. Assist homebound or isolated adults to maximize, maintain, or regain their independence and safely remain in their home for as long as possible. Senior Companion volunteers spend approximately 15 to 20 hours per week visiting clients to provide companionship; walks, reading, letter writing, and shopping. They assist in educating clients regarding healthy living, offer friendly visits to alleviate isolation and loneliness and provide respite care to caregivers.

Organization: Senior Companion Program

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Organization Requirement: >55 years old

Zip Code: 04401

Allow Groups: No