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  • Mission & History
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Volunteer
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  • About
    • Mission & History
    • Board & Staff
    • News & Events
  • Membership
  • Volunteer
  • Donate
  • Contact

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    • Mission & History
    • Board & Staff
    • News & Events
  • Membership
  • Volunteer
  • Donate
  • Contact

Membership

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Membership Benefits

Are you over 50 and living in Columbia, SC? Are you thinking about your future and wondering how to best support yourself while aging at home?  Are you hesitant to ask family and friends for help? The FriendShip has the ability to provide that extra level of support.


  • Volunteer-provided services - Trained volunteers provide personalized assistance with various needs such as transportation, errands, minor household/yard tasks, technology assistance, and social engagement opportunities.
  • Activities & Programs - Monthly socials, lunch outings, and enriching presentations. 


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Membership Levels

  • Full Membership ($600 annually for 1 member, $900 for 2-member household) includes:
    • Access to 8 service requests per month (12 for household memberships)
    • Participation in all activities and programs
  • Associate Membership ($120 annually for 1 member, $180 for 2-member household) includes:
    • Access to 1 service request per year (2 for household memberships)
    • Participation in all activities and programs​


Limitations:  The FriendShip is not able to provide medical or personal care services, transportation services to those in wheelchairs, services to those who live in a designated senior residence, or services to those with dementia.

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Membership Application Steps

*Please note that we are holding new full member applications on a wait list at this time. We are working to bring on board new volunteers before we can serve new full members. 


  • Click here to apply online, or download, print, and mail a paper application, or call the office to have an application mailed to you (803-602-6434)  
  • Submit a completed application form
  • Complete a personal interview with members of the Member Committee 
  • Receive an offer of Membership following a review of application materials by the Board of Directors  


Note:  Please do not include payment with your application.

You will be contacted by a volunteer from The FriendShip for follow-up once your application is received.

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