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23 people are interested
Become a Friendly Visitor Volunteer at Elders in Action!
ORGANIZATION: Elders in Action
Please visit the new page to apply.
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23 people are interested
Our Friendly Visitor Program prevents and alleviates the physical and mental health risks linked to isolation. This program benefits isolated older and disabled adults by addressing their basic, social, emotional, and environmental needs.
Our Friendly Visitor Volunteers provide companionship and emotional support 1-2 hours weekly. They share activities, hobbies, or just spend time with a client.
Friendly Visitors may also assist with some simple errands such as shopping, errand running, cooking, or light cleaning. Background screening required.
If you are interested in assisting seniors and adults with physical disabilities, and you have good listening skills, patience, ability to accept people as they are, caring and friendliness, reliability, and sense of humor, tolerant, this rewarding volunteer opportunity is right for you!
To know more about it, please contact Laura: Laura@eldersinaction.org
*This volunteer opportunity is in partnership with Friendly House.
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About Elders in Action
Location:
1411 SW Morrison, Suite 290, Portland, OR 97205, US
Mission Statement
We envision an equitable society in which older adults are civically engaged and recognized for their inherent value.
Description
Elders in Action is the voice for older adults in the Portland metro area. We advocate for change in the areas of housing, elder abuse and exploitation, isolation and access to services.
Elders in Action’s organizational model relies on volunteers that share their expertise, talent and time to make the older adult community stronger.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1411 SW MorrisonSuite 290Portland, OR 97205
DATE POSTED
February 15, 2019
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Volunteer contact with companion 1-2 hours/week. Home visit or at community. One year of volunteer commitment.
- Interest in assisting seniors dealing with and adults with physical disabilities dealing with isolation, good listening skills, patience, ability to accept people as they are, caring and friendliness, reliability, and sense of humor, tolerant.