Start making a difference!
Senior Companion volunteers do what a friend would do…. Spend time sharing stories, help with day-to-day activities. Provide encouragement. Help with grocery shopping. Go to Dr.’s appointments. Laugh together. Go for a walk. Play games. Tidy up. Enjoy life. All to support your ability to live as independently as possible.
2017 / 2018 Statistics
Number of Volunteers ...................................... 84
Number of Hours Served .......................... 83,186
Number of Clients Served .............................. 218
Number of Caregivers given respite ............... 57
Miles Driven .............................................. 156,884
To Qualify as a Senior Companion
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Age 55 or older.
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Income below $2,032/month (single) or $2,743/month (couple).
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Pass a criminal background check.
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Love to be with people!
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Willing to serve a minimum of 15 hours per week.
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Tax Exempt Stipend $2.65/ hour.
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Mileage reimbursement $.41/mile.
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Meal reimbursement $1.25/meal.
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Knowing you are making a difference.
Benefits of a Senior Companion
Information
If you want to help improve the quality of life for older adults in our community, contact Karyl Chase at
801-625-3828 or email karylc@weberhs.org.
You can make "independence a realty."
CONTACT US
Weber Human Services
237 26th Street
Ogden, UT 84401
(801) 625-3700 - Daytime Number and 1-800-273-8255 - 24 Hour Crisis
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Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM
Saturday - Sunday Closed
Other Contact Numbers
Senior/Aging Services: 801-625-3770
Northern Utah Autism Program: 801-394-5936
WHS Billing Office: 801-625-3609
WHS Records Office: 801-625-3831
UA Lab: 801-778-6220