Become a Senior Companion | Rio Arriba County | CPLC New Mexico
Rio Arriba County · Senior Companion Program
For adults 55 and older

Earn up to $640 a month keeping a neighbor company.

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It's tax-free, and it won't affect your retirement benefits.

See the free info session details

What does a Senior Companion do?

You spend time with an older neighbor who could use the company.

Share a meal

Sit down together for lunch or a cup of coffee.

Have a conversation

Visit, swap stories, and be a friendly face.

Help with errands

Lend a hand with errands that are hard to do alone.

Be someone they look forward to seeing.

What you get

Up to $640 a month

You are paid for the time you spend with your neighbor.

Tax-free

What you earn as a Senior Companion is tax-free.

Benefits stay safe

It won't affect your retirement benefits.

5 to 40 hours a week

A little or a lot. Pick a schedule that fits your life.

Who can join?

  • You are 55 or older
  • You meet the program's income guidelines

Not sure if you qualify? Come to the info session and we'll help you find out.

Free coffee, donuts & info session

Friday, October 30

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Beatrice Senior Center
(Española Senior Center)

735 Vietnam Veterans Road, Española, NM

Come meet the team, ask your questions, and learn how to get started.

Can't attend? Call (505) 445-8692 for more details.

Getting started is easy

Save your seat

Tap “Save my seat” and answer 3 quick questions.

Come for coffee

Join us Friday, October 30 at the Beatrice Senior Center in Española.

Meet the team

Ask your questions and learn how to get started as a Senior Companion.

Or call instead Optional

Rather talk to someone, or can't attend? Call (505) 445-8692.

Common questions

Who can become a Senior Companion?

Adults who are 55 or older and meet the program's income guidelines. If you're not sure whether you qualify, come to the info session and we'll help.

How much can I earn?

Up to $640 a month, depending on how many hours you serve.

Will this affect my retirement benefits?

No. What you earn is tax-free, and it won't affect your retirement benefits.

How many hours would I spend?

About 5 to 40 hours a week.

What would I actually be doing?

Keeping an older neighbor company: sharing a meal, having a conversation, and helping with errands.

Does the info session cost anything?

No. It's free, and so are the coffee and donuts. Come meet the team and ask anything you'd like.

Save your seat today!

Friday, October 30
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Beatrice Senior Center, Española

To qualify: age 55+ and meet income guidelines.

Can't attend? Call (505) 445-8692 for more details.

CPLC New Mexico Senior Companion Program