She’s 89, and she still lives in the home she loves.
Twice a week, her Senior Companion stops by to run errands, drive her to appointments, help with a light meal, and sit down for a good conversation. Her family helps when they can, but they can’t be there as often as they’d like. Her companion gives her the help she needs, and gives her family peace of mind.

She is one of the fortunate ones. Some of our clients have no one else.

Seniors helping seniors
Senior Companions are older adults themselves. Through Volunteers for Community Impact, they help other seniors keep living independently in their own homes for as long as possible. As one volunteer put it: “I have a lot to give and have found that the best way for me to spend my time is simply helping others.”

Last year, 56 Senior Companions gave more than 40,000 hours of service to more than 150 seniors in Orange and Seminole counties.

The waitlist is growing
More than 50 seniors are waiting for a companion right now, and 20 older adults are waiting to become one. The volunteers are ready. What’s missing is the funding to bring them on.

We want to add new Senior Companions in Altamonte Springs and Longwood, Casselberry and Maitland, Apopka and Ocoee, Winter Park, Oviedo and Winter Springs, and Alafaya.

What your gift does
About $3,000 funds one Senior Companion for a full year: 1,044 hours of service for up to five seniors. Your gift covers the volunteer’s stipend, mileage, training, and recognition.

$25 provides about 8 hours of companionship
$60 funds a week of visits
$250 funds a month
$3,000 sponsors a Senior Companion for a full year
$25 a month provides more than 100 hours a year

If you would like to partner with us and help with a match contact Scott Chauveaux, schauveaux@vcifl.org or Hue Jacobs, hjacobs@vcifl.org

Our goal: fund three new Senior Companions by midnight on Tuesday, December 1.

To sponsor a Senior Companion or learn more, contact Scott Chauveaux, schauveaux@vcifl.org or Hue Jacobs, hjacobs@vcifl.org.

Volunteers for Community Impact is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving Central Florida since 1974. The Senior Companion Program is an AmeriCorps Seniors program. Volunteers for Community Impact holds a 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid:
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View the PDF, https://volunteersforcommunityimpact.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Volunteers-for-Community-Impact-Inc.-_-Print-_-Candid2.pdf

VCI’s EIN (59-1626348)

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Your gift puts a Senior Companion at a homebound senior’s door