Senior Companion/Foster Grandparent Programs

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Description

SMILES collaborates with Lutheran Social Services to provide a senior companion for individuals that may be home bound or could use some additional support to maintain their independence in Mankato and surrounding communities.  Some of the activities that the Senior Companions have done with their consumers may be playing games, visiting, running errands, going out to eat, etc. 

Benefits: 

Non-taxable stipend of $2.65/hr                                                           Transportation reimbursement                                                                 Accident and liability insurance while volunteering

If you are 55 or older, and interested in learning more about how to become involved in the Senior Companion/Foster Grandparents Program, please feel free to contact Gail at Lutheran Social Services (507) 530-2295 or (507) 530-2295 or Alex at SMILES at (507) 345-7139.

Details

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