Companion Program

Help is Needed

Homebound and frail older adults, aged 60 and above, may be eligible for casual support and social company through our Volunteer Companion Program. 

Program services include social visits at home, telephone visits; short, in-town trips; and navigation assistance on various forms of public transportation to medical appointments, grocery shopping, and other errands. Volunteers offer this service, donating their time and receiving only reimbursement for mileage incurred. 

Credit for the success of the program belongs to the many wonderful volunteer companions. Older adults in need of companion services may call Fran St. Peter at the Westfield Council on Aging at (413) 562-6435.

Volunteer Companion

The Westfield Council on Aging Volunteer Companion Program is looking for individuals to volunteer as companions to homebound seniors. For many elders, companionship can be as vital to their health as good medical care or a balanced diet. As a companion, you might accompany an elder to the grocery store, to a medical appointment, errands, attend community events, or just talk about things of mutual interest. The reward is knowing that you are making a difference. 

For more information about this valuable program, please contact the program's coordinator Fran St. Peter at (413) 562-6435. The Companion Program is funded through a grant from Sarah Gillett Services for the Elderly, user fees, as well as private donations.

Senior Center Volunteer Opportunities

There are several volunteer opportunities at our Senior Center. Do you have a particular interest or hobby that you would like to share? Come down to the Senior Center and find out how we can incorporate your interests into a volunteer opportunity that’s right for you.