Senior Companion Program


Sponsored by Federation of Organizations

Senior Companions are healthy older adults who volunteer to help homebound or isolated fellow seniors live independently. Senior Companions offer support, friendship and non-medical in-home assistance to other seniors who may be frail, isolated, depressed or living alone. Senior Companions also offer respite assistance to caregivers so that they can have much-needed time off to tend to their personal needs. Caregivers have peace of mind while they are out of the home because they know that the assigned companion is providing a safe and secure environment and caring for their loved one.

Benefits of Volunteering

• One-to-one relationships are established
• The opportunity to make new friends
• Monthly in-service trainings provided
• Receive a tax-free stipend
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Receive a transportation allowance
• Enjoy peer socialization and support

Requirements

• Aged 55+
• Income eligible
• Good health
• Motivated, enthusiastic
• A desire to help others

For further Information please call:
Senior Companion Program 631-321-8229 ex 1206

 

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On October 5th, Federation of Organizations hosted a Networking and Business Event at Russo’s on the Bay. The event, sponsored by Liberty Management Group and Lincoln Computer Systems, provided a forum for over 200 business professionals, hospital representatives and not-for-profits to discuss the future of healthcare. The Keynote Speaker was Jason Helgerson, NY State Medicaid Director .

Barbara Faron, CEO with Jason Helgerson, N.Y. State Medicaid Director.




On Friday, June 15th, Federation of Organizations hosted a Senior Volunteer Recognition Luncheon at the Crest Hollow Country Club. The event, which was well attended with over 500 guests, served to honor senior volunteers from the Suffolk County Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Programs as well as the Nassau County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program.


On April 20th Federation celebrated the opening of our new Queens Village Community Residence/Single Room Occupancy (CR/SRO) with a ribbon cutting ceremony and luncheon for over 150 guests. Pictured are Senator Frank Padavan and Barbara Faron, CEO performing the ribbon cutting.