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Companion

A friendly, regular visit for someone who is often alone.

The Senior Companion Program pairs a homebound older adult with an active senior volunteer for regular visits, conversation, and the occasional trip out.

Companions do what friends do for friends: they visit regularly, offer conversation, and are happy to provide a quick trip to the doctor's office, the grocery store, or a local event. The program, funded by AmeriCorps, also gives a family caregiver a break, some time to work or attend to their own needs while a companion is there.

Who this is for

Two ways in The same program, from either side.

  1. Ask for a companion

    For a homebound older adult who is often alone. There is no fee to receive this service, and a resource specialist makes the match.

    Call 757-461-9481

  2. Become a companion

    For an active senior with time to give. Volunteers are 55 or older and retired, pass a criminal background check and a wellness screening, and meet income eligibility guidelines.

    Call 757-222-4519

Where the Senior Companion Program reaches

Senior Services' own program pages do not name localities for this service. Call 757-461-9481 and ask about your city or county.
  1. SouthamptonCall to check.
  2. FranklinCall to check.
  3. Isle of WightCall to check.
  4. SuffolkCall to check.
  5. ChesapeakeCall to check.
  6. PortsmouthCall to check.
  7. NorfolkCall to check.
  8. Virginia BeachCall to check.

In geographic order, from Southampton County inland out to the Virginia Beach oceanfront.

Next step

Call 757-461-9481 to ask for a Senior Companion, or 757-222-4519 to ask about volunteering as one.

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