Our mission | Seniors in Service engages vibrant and experienced volunteers to enrich Northern Nevada communities one life at a time. |
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Seniors in Service
Ways to help | Foster Grandparent ProgramFoster Grandparent volunteers are placed in schools throughout Northern Nevada. These volunteers help children meet academic and social goals through mentoring and tutoring. Volunteers with incomes under 200% of DHHS poverty guidelines may qualify to receive a modest stipend and mileage reimbursement.Senior Companion ProgramSenior Companion volunteers provide basic social support to seniors in Northern Nevada. Activities include friendly visits, grocery shopping, transportation to doctor's appointments, etc. Volunteers under 200% of DHHS guidelines may qualify for a modest stipend and mileage reimbursement. |
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How you help | Senior Companion volunteers are 55 years and older and provide basic social support to seniors 60 years and older. Foster Grandparent volunteers are 55 years and older and mentor/tutor children in supervised settings. The Caregiver Voucher Program provides live-in caregivers of someone over the age of 60 a $1000 voucher to hire a paid caregiver so they may receive a much needed break. Applicants must qualify to receive a voucher. |
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About us | We administer the Senior Companion, Foster Grandparent and Caregiver Voucher Programs in Northern Nevada. |
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