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First State Community honors Senior Companions

Senior Companions who have served for 10 years were presented with plaques. Shown standing in back are William Holley and Annie Field. In front is Senior Companion Program Manager Gerry Horsey. BY STEVEN BLUPS
Steven Billups
November 3, 2014
Gathered around Senior Companion Program Manager Gerry Horsey, front, with their five years of service plaque are (l-r) Gladys Quail, Lula Whitehurst, Alfred Woods, Doris Winder, Samuel Roy, Annie Banks, Lillian Tunnell, Anita Betts and Linda Padgett. BY STEVEN BILLUPS

First State Community Action Agency held a luncheon for the agency's Senior Companions Oct. 22. The event was also a retirement celebration for First State's Senior Companion Program Manager Gerry Horsey. Senior companions are volunteers who provide assistance and friendship to seniors and other individuals who have difficulty with daily living tasks.

The service they provide helps others live independently in their homes. Senior companions are at least 55 years of age, meet income eligibility requirements, and volunteer 20 hours per week. Eligible Senior Companions earn a small tax-free stipend to cover the cost of serving.

They also receive reimbursement for transportation, sick, vacation and holidays.  Volunteers are required to have an annual physical and they also receive supplemental accident and liability coverage while they are serving.

 

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