Caring Companion Program - Tri-Valley Opportunity Council

1424 Central Avenue NE, East Grand Forks, MN 56721

Eligibility

- Older adults who need assistance with daily tasks and/or companionship who are residents of Becker, Clay, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, and Roseau counties - Volunteers: Age 50 or older; serves Becker, Clay, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, and Roseau counties. Volunteers should have reliable transportation or be willing to ride the bus and pass the required background checks

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

(218)281-5832

Voice

(800)584-7020

Voice

711

Voice

https://www.tvoc.org/services/senior-programs/caring-companion-program/

Application process

Call or email; referrals accepted from Public Health agencies, Social Service agencies, family members, Area Agency on Aging, area clinics, hospitals, and self-referrals

Service area

Becker County, MN
Clay County, MN
Kittson County, MN
Lake Of The Woods County, MN
Mahnomen County, MN
Marshall County, MN
Norman County, MN
Pennington County, MN
Polk County, MN
Red Lake County, MN
Roseau County, MN

Description

Provides volunteers to help seniors in the community with daily tasks, encouragement to remain active, errands, transportation, and other services. Also provide companionship to seniors. Caring companion volunteers are adults 50 and older.

Last assured

09/18/2025

What's Here

Errand Running/Shopping Assistance Home Visit Volunteer Opportunities Errand Running/Shopping Volunteer Opportunities Paratransit Driver Volunteer Opportunities Housekeeping Assistance Friendly Visiting

Providing organization

Tri-Valley Opportunity Council

Nonprofit community action agency providing services to low-income individuals and families in northwestern and southern Minnesota. Programs include early childhood education, housing and energy assistance, transportation, employment support, and services for migrant and seasonal farmworkers. The agency aims to improve quality of life and promote self-sufficiency across diverse communities.