Senior Corps Program

Senior Companions of South Dakota

Senior Companions of SD is a volunteer program that provides in-home assistance and respite care to the frail elderly and disabled in 35 communities across SD. The program has been described as one of the most positive SD seniors’ program, as it allows low income, healthy volunteers an opportunity to provide companionship and in-home assistance to those who need help to live independently. Some Senior Companion activities are light housekeeping, meal planning and preparation, transportation and companionship by visiting, playing cards, life reminiscing-just generally enjoying the friendship of a peer. The Senior Companion volunteers receive an hourly stipend, mileage reimbursement, meal allowances and other benefits. These benefits do not reduce any governmental assistance and are not taxable. The Senior Companion is valuable in the care and support of our clients, especially in our rural communities. There is no charge for our services to the client or their families. Clients report that the Senior Companions help prevent or delay long term care placement; increase the client’s ability to live alone; reduce loneliness and isolation and reduce stress levels.

For additional information on volunteering or for services,
please contact: sdscp@good-sam.com or we can be reached at

Senior Companions of SD,
1000 N. West Ave. Suite 260,
Sioux Falls, SD 57104-1367
1-605-361-1133 or
1-888-239-1210

Senior Corps taps the skills, talents, and experience of more than half a million Americans age 55 and older to meet community needs in education, the environment, public safety, homeland security, and other areas. Senior Corps is administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service, which also oversees AmeriCorps and Learn and Serve America.