Become a Community Companion

Why Join CheerStride?

CheerStride connects caring local individuals with older adults who value companionship, practical everyday assistance, and meaningful social connection.

This is not clinical or high-stress caregiving. It is flexible, part-time work for people who enjoy helping others and want to make a positive difference in their community.

Whether you are an active retiree, an empty nester, a parent returning to the workforce, or a local college student, CheerStride offers an opportunity to share your time and support older adults close to home.

The Role

As a Community Companion, you help older adults maintain their independence and stay connected.

• Social Engagement: Enjoy conversations, light hobbies, and neighborhood walks.
• Everyday Assistance: Help with light errands, grocery runs, and accompanying clients to local appointments.
• Digital and Technology Support: Help with video calls, simple tablet tools, and basic smart-home devices.
• Family Peace of Mind: Provide brief visit updates, including photos when authorized by the client or family.

All services are strictly non-medical. No bathing, lifting, transfers, medication handling, clinical care, or other medical tasks are required.

Simple, Flexible Scheduling

• Choose Your Availability: Select time windows that fit your life between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM.
• Plan Ahead: Keep your availability current at least 14 calendar days in advance.
• Part-Time Focus: This opportunity is designed for approximately 5 to 15 hours per week.
• No Guaranteed Hours: Assignments depend on client bookings, service-area needs, and operational fit.

Compensation and Benefits

• $25.00 per hour in base pay for compensable work time.
• Paid Training: Required online compliance training, CheerStride orientation, and safety training are paid at the regular $25.00 per hour rate.
• Paid Service Block: A standard 45-minute client visit is paid as a 60-minute service block, including required transition and documentation time.
• $3.00 Visit Stipend: Paid per completed client visit. When you drive between visits, the mileage portion (at the IRS rate) is a non-taxable reimbursement; the remainder is taxable pay.
• Mileage Reimbursement: Paid at the applicable IRS rate when driving a client for approved errands or appointments.
• W-2 Employment: Includes workers' compensation coverage and California paid sick leave.
• Onboarding Expense Support: Required Live Scan and TB screening expenses are reimbursed according to CheerStride policy.
• Additional bonuses may be available under separate written program terms.

Who We Look For

We value character, reliability, and human connection over formal healthcare credentials.

• Empathy and Patience: A warm, respectful, and understanding approach.
• Reliability: Punctuality, good communication, and personal accountability.
• Community Focus: A genuine desire to support older adults and help your neighbors.
• Basic Technology Comfort: Comfort using a smartphone app for check-ins, documentation, and authorized family updates.
• Safe and Professional Conduct: Respect for client privacy, personal boundaries, and safety procedures.
• Reliable Transportation: The ability to travel safely to approved client appointments when required.

How to Get Started

1. Quick Application: Submit a simple online application in under three minutes.
2. Introductory Video Interview: Meet with us for approximately 15 minutes to discuss your experience and availability.
3. Onboarding and Compliance: Complete the required screening, Live Scan, TB screening, paid online training, and CheerStride orientation.
4. Readiness Review: Submit required documents and complete the final review before accepting client assignments.
5. Become Assignment-Ready: Once approved, become eligible to accept assignments with local older adults.