Americorp Senior Program

Our mission is to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement
through service and volunteering.
The Senior Companion Program (SCP) recruits individuals 55 and better to volunteer as friends
and companions to older adults living independently at home and at community centers. Their
support enables older adults to live independently at home for longer periods of time. They
also provide respite for caregivers of older adults. Volunteers may provide supportive services
to their clients, such as transportation to medical appointments, assistance with grocery
shopping, and cooking meals. They cannot provide medical care, complete tasks that are
provided for by a paid professional or caregiver, nor any tasks that are beyond their physical
capabilities. The purpose is to provide companionship, respite, and support with daily living
tasks as is appropriate and necessary to help older adults remain living independently in their
own homes.
The mission of FCS is to strengthen, empower, and enrich the lives of individuals and families
through a broad continuum of services. AmeriCorps Seniors strengthens, empowers, and
enriches the lives of senior volunteers by fostering civic engagement through service and
volunteering. SCP also strengthens, empowers, and enriches the lives of older adults and
caregivers through the service and volunteerism of the senior volunteers who provide
companionship and respite.
https://fcsserves.org/program/senior-companion-program/