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Helps low-income elders and adults with chronic illnesses or disabilities remain independent in their homes. Matches volunteers to provide companionship, light housework, and other simple chores. Assists with everyday household chores such as vacuuming, laundry, grocery shopping and yard work. Drives and carpools seniors and adults with disabilities to doctor’s appointments, the grocery store, the pharmacy, and other important locations. Drivers are able to wait until appointment is over for return trip. Phone Buddies provide older adults with support through a weekly phone call. Services are provided based on volunteer availability and calls are returned in the order in which they are received. All volunteers are carefully screened with three references and a Washington State Patrol background check. Due to the high number of requests and limited number of volunteers, may be unable to offer services to all callers.