Marianne Christensen, the Senior Companion program coordinator, sees the program as one of the countys best-kept secrets. I just cant believe the impact it has on the volunteers life and the clients, Marianne Christensen said.
volunteers visits are often a social opportunity for the clients, but the volunteers can help mitigate issues by seeking assistance for their clients. They watch that individual, if they notice anything significant, they can alert the coordinators, APS, or the family, Marianne Christensen said.
Even though Senior Companions will be meeting with multiple clients, there is a longevity built into the program that isnt found in many other services. Weve got some (volunteers) that have served the same client for over 10 years, Marianne Christensen said.
Currently, the Senior Companion program has 31 volunteers, but is funded for 36 volunteers. Marianne Christensen wouldnt mind having upwards of 38 volunteers, It really just depends on the need.
