Westfield Senior Center (WNG file photo)
WESTFIELD – If you want to impact an older adult’s life in a positive way, consider volunteering with the Westfield Council On Aging Companion Program.
Companions assist homebound elders in Westfield with grocery shopping, errands, transportation to medical appointments, and/or friendly visiting. The goal of the Westfield Council On Aging Volunteer Companion Program is to help older adults maintain their independence and sense of well-being.
It takes only two hours per week and volunteers are reimbursed for their gas mileage.
There is no charge to seniors for the service which is funded by the Baystate Health Community Benefit Grant, the Westfield Community Development Block Grant, Sarah Gillett Services for the Elderly, the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs, and private donations.
For more information, contact Fran Aguda at the Senior Center at 562-6435.
