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Be a Friend For a Young Adult with Disabilities! As Little as Once a Month!

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ORGANIZATION: Impact NW

  • 6 people are interested

Do you enjoy engaging with young adults with disabilities? Impact NW is looking for volunteer chaperones for Club Impact, a drop-in night at SE Multicultural Service Center on Monday evenings. Support the local community and have a blast with us!

Commitment & Schedule:
At least one weekly Monday drop-in night per month, for 6 months
Monday nights from 5:45 to 8:15 pm

Position Benefits:
Be a part of a team
Emotionally rewarding to work with young adults (18 -30) with disabilities
FUN social environment
Build lasting and meaningful relationships with volunteers and participants

Responsibilities:
Attend Monday club drop-in night gatherings in SE Portland
Assist participants with a wide range of physical and cognitive limitations socialize with peers
Define and maintain appropriate boundaries for participants
Communicate effectively to insure a safe experience for all

Age 18+
Familiarity with developmental disabilities desirable
Familiarity with Tri-Met system desirable
Good communication and social skills
Active movement in the community
Occasional physical assistance to some participants
Ability to pass a criminal background check

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About Impact NW

Location:

Dancing Tree Family Center, 10055 E Burnside, Portland, OR 97216, US

Mission Statement

Impact NW’s mission is to help people prosper through a community of support.

Description

We are a unique non-profit human service organization, serving over 60,000 children, families, seniors, and adults with disabilities annually, throughout Multnomah, Clark, Washington and Clackamas Counties. Our services are designed to help people improve their quality of life and live independently.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
People with Disabilities
Community, People with Disabilities

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Impact NW - Belmont4610 SE Belmont StPortland, OR 97215

DATE POSTED

September 16, 2016

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 21
  • Orientation or Training
  • 3 hours at least once a month
  • Monday nights from 5:45 to 8:15 pm

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