Eligibility

Participants must be Bergen County residents, age 60 or older, who cannot afford commercial bill paying services.

How It Works

Trained and vetted volunteers are paired with program participants, who work one-on-one with clients as their Bill Paying Assistant. Volunteers are required to dedicate at least two hours per month for at least one year in order to build trust, maintain consistency, and ensure reliability.

Volunteer Requirements

All Senior Checks volunteers (Bill Paying Assistants) must be at least 18 years old, complete a background check and screening interview, and attend training sessions with Senior Checks staff.

Bill Paying Assistant Responsibilities

Senior Checks BPAs Can:

• Organize bills

• Sort through mail

• Set up budgets

• Write out checks

• Set up online payments

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Senior Checks BPAs Do NOT:

• Sign checks

• Make financial decisions

• Control client finances

• Work without supervision

• Complete household chores or provide transportation

Professional Guidance

In addition to helping clients manage their personal finances and bill paying processes, our on-staff Senior Checks social worker will be able to connect clients to benefits and services for which they are eligible. Bill Paying Assistants can then help keep clients on track with maintaining those benefits.

Partnership

We provide services in partnership with Bergen County Division of Senior Services at no cost to eligible clients.