- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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23 people are interested
Support Intergenerational Activities with Youth and Seniors.
ORGANIZATION: Volunteers of America Oregon
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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23 people are interested
Both the elderly and young children can experience isolation from a lack of support and connection, especially when their caregivers are over-burdened. Build community and connection across the generations or be the ones to honor our elders with laughter and new experiences!
Join us as we help engage adults with functional and/or cognitive impairments, and engage preschoolers from our Family Relief Nursery! Activities may include crafting, art & music therapy, tai chi, and gardening. Training, supplies, lunch, and laughter included! Come as a group or on your own.
As a volunteer, you'll learn more about the challenges facing elders needing 24/7 care and families in crisis, how building relationships across generations creates communities of healing, and how your involvement makes a positive impact on elders in your community.
The elders often ask for groups to come back again, everyone retells stories about their experiences (a huge step for those with dementia), and elders are more calm and relaxed for days afterwards.
Please wear conservative/modest attire.
Generally takes place 3rd Tues. of each month, 10:00-1:00. at Lambert house, 2600 SE 170 th Ave. Portland OR 97236
VOA's Adult Day Centers feature structured programs that meet the needs of functionally and/or cognitively impaired adults including individually planned social and support services, supervision, and health monitoring in a protective setting during the day. The focus is on increased well-being of the entire family/community through the creation of a balanced system where caregivers are able to maintain individual-based care.
VOA's Family Relief Nursery is a prevention/intervention program that helps to stop the cycle of child abuse & neglect while also providing development assessments and a therapeutic nursery/preschool environment for children ages six weeks through five years. The program provides skills training, respite care, and home visits to assist families in re-establishing a safe, caring home environment.
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About Volunteers of America Oregon
Location:
3910 SE Stark Street, Portland, OR 97214, US
Mission Statement
Our Vision Volunteers of America Oregon is a leader in creating vibrant, compassionate communities where every member is valued, every home is safe and every life is self-determined. Our Mission Volunteers of America Oregon changes lives by promoting self-determination, building strong communities and standing for social justice. Our Values High quality of service to our community. Ethical communications, Diversity, inclusiveness and equality, Partnership/collaborations and innovative solutions, Compassion and acceptance.
Description
Since 1896, Volunteers of America Oregon has worked to change lives by promoting self-determination and building strong communities. Today, through the dedication of over 300 staff members and more than 1000 volunteers, we help thousands of families in the greater Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington areas. We serve men, woman and children with a continuum of services, touching individuals from all walks of life, from the youngest to the oldest.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Lambert House2600 SE 170th AvePortland, OR 97236
DATE POSTED
February 12, 2018
SKILLS
- Child Development
- Elder care
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 3 hours for a one time shift. MUST RSVP
- Intergenerational days are offered once a month on select Tuesdays