 Participants provide both emotional and physical support by assisting with simple house chores, providing transportation, and offering companionship.A senior companion must be 55 years of age and able to give between 5 and 40 hours of service per week.In addition to making a significant contribution to the lives of others, a participant also receives pre-service and monthly training, transportation reimbursement, an annual physical, and meals and accident and liability insurance while on duty.