UMaine Center on Aging SCP

Welcome to the Center on Aging Senior Companion Program!

The Senior Companion Program is a volunteer program for individuals aged 55 and above who are interested in helping homebound, isolated older adults or adults with disabilities to maintain or regain their independence. The Senior Companion Program is genuinely neighbors helping neighbors.
Staying independent can be a challenge for older adults living in Maine’s rural areas. Many individuals lack relatives nearby and must rely on others for assistance.

The Senior Companion Program aids older adults to stay in their homes longer thanks to regular visits from Senior Companions — dedicated, active volunteers age 55 and older.

This sector of the Senior Companion Program serves 11 Maine counties, including Androscoggin, Franklin, Hancock, Kennebec, Knox, Oxford, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset,  Waldo, and Washington. Volunteers serve  200 – 400 clients yearly. Last year, Senior Companions served approximately 200 clients, resulting in about 28,000 visiting hours. 

Volunteers are needed!

Volunteers are eligible to receive a stipend if they meet the income eligibility requirements.

Contact Laurie Bishop at laurie.bishop@maine.edu or (207) 262-7915 to ask how you can volunteer!