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1 person is interested
Senior Advisory Council position representing Yamhill County now open
ORGANIZATION: Sheridan Northwest Senior and Disabilities Services
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1 person is interested
NorthWest Senior and Disability Services is currently accepting applications from volunteers interested in serving on the Senior or Disability Services Advisory Council as a Yamhill County Representative.
Opportunities :
- ADVOCATE for policies and legislation that affects Oregon seniors
- WORK ON ISSUES related to Medicaid, Medicare, long term services and supports, elder abuse, senior nutrition and health, and more
- INSPIRE CHANGE to programs that serve the aging community
- NETWORK with other senior leaders and local and state government officials
Requirements:
- Passion for our aging or disability population
- Submit an application and complete an interview
- Attend a minimum of one meeting prior to joining
- Reside in county being represented
- Serve 2 year terms
- May require a background check depending on committee assignments
- Meetings typically held in Salem
- Teleconferencing and travel arrangements may be available upon request
Qualifications for Council Membership:
- Interest in and commitment to represent the interests of older adults or people with disabilities.
- Experience and background in working for the betterment of the lives of older adults or people with disabilities.
- Ability to work effectively with others.
- Ability to think objectively and express ideas.
- Willingness to devote time and energy to Council activities.
- Demonstrate leadership qualities.
- Interest in planning, policy development, and advocacy activities
For an application or more information please contact:
Zaira Flores Marin, Bilingual Council and Volunteer Coordinator
503-304-3451
zaira.flores@nwsds.org
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About Sheridan Northwest Senior and Disabilities Services
Location:
Sheridan United Methodist Church, 243 Bridge St, Sheridan, OR 97378, US
Mission Statement
"The mission of NorthWest Senior & Disability Services is to promote dignity, independence and health: honor choice & empower people."
Description
NorthWest Senior & Disability Services (NWSDS) is a local intergovernmental agency that was created in 1982. Designated as the Area Agency on Aging for Clatsop, Marion, Polk, Tillamook and Yamhill Counties. NWSDS is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating and arranging services for seniors and people with disabilities in these five counties.
Funds for the operation of NWSDS and its programs come from the federal and state government, as well as from community groups and individual donations. NWSDS also relies heavily on dedicated and compassionate volunteers who serve in the following programs:
- Meals on Wheels
- Senior Dining Centers
- Oregon Money Management Program
- SHIBA (Medicare Counselors)
- Peer Mentoring Program
- Advisory Councils
PLEASE CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE WONDERFUL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED AT NWSDS.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
300 SW Hill Rd.McMinnville, OR 97128
DATE POSTED
May 2, 2019
SKILLS
- Networking
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
- Critical Thinking
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Minimum of approx 4 hour commitment once a month.
- Applicants must complete an application and interview. Members are expected to attend all meetings.