- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Event Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZATION: MCCOG Area Agency on Aging
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
The Area Agency on Aging (AAA) holds regular events which can range from workshops to fundraising efforts. The AAA needs assistance with all aspects of event planning and execution.
OVERVIEW
Event volunteers assist on the day of for various events carried out by the Mid-Columbia Coucil of Governments’ Area Agency on Aging. Volunteers assist with set-up, guest assistance and registration or clean up. Volunteers may also choose to be involved in event planning.
SUPPORT PLAN
Event volunteers work under the direction of various AAA staff or other volunteers who will provide task-specific training.
BENEFITS
Event volunteers have the opportunity to work on a number of rewarding projects, meet some new people, learn new skills, and gain some fantastic work experience while supporting older adults living in the community. Additionally, volunteering:
- Builds lasting friendships
- Increases your social & relationship skills
- Combats depression
- Increases self-confidence
- Helps you stay physically healthy
- Increases knowledge of community resources
- Can help you feel needed & valued
- Helps you make a difference in your community
More opportunities with MCCOG Area Agency on Aging
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About MCCOG Area Agency on Aging
Location:
1113 Kelly Avenue, The Dalles, OR 97058, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Mid-Columbia Council of Governments (MCCOG) is to serve as a forum for intergovernmental cooperation and cost effectiveness by providing joint strategic planning for the provision of services; centralization of expertise which may not be affordable by individual member organizations; and the acquisition of revenue with which to fund programs and services as designated by its Board of Directors and the member governments which they represent.
Description
In 1965, Congress passed the Older Americans Act (OAA) which created structures at the federal, state, and local levels to administer programs for older adults. There are 17 Area Agencies on Aging across Oregon that administer and support community-based care services. AAA’s Advocate for older adults living in their area. AAAs are responsible for analyzing the needs of seniors and assessing the existing services and implementing new services where needed in the region they serve. Region 9’s AAA is a Type A agency, which administers Oregon Project Independence and Older Americans Act programs in Hood River, Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam and Wheeler Counties in the Mid-Columbia Gorge Region.
Our goal is to provide programs and services to maintain and enhance the quality of life to assure that basic needs are met for seniors, and people with disabilities. Most of our programs serve those aged 60 and over.
We provide family supports for family caregivers, assistance with Medicare, connect individuals with limited income and resources to key public benefits and provide short-term intervention to help isolated seniors navigate and access services.
We also serve those who need in-home assistance in order for them to stay in their homes, as well as options counseling to assist the client in making decisions about long-term care. We also provide a customized training for seniors who employ home care workers and how to be an effective employer.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1113 Kelly AveThe Dalles, OR 97058
DATE POSTED
March 2, 2017
SKILLS
- Event Design & Planning
- Advertising
- Event Planning / Management
- Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
- Administrative Support
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 3 hours day of event