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11 people are interested
Volunteer, Conversations on Aging (COA)
ORGANIZATION: Cascadia Health
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11 people are interested
The Conversations on Aging (COA) Volunteer position is responsible for providing support to seniors in the community. This is a social engagement program designed for older adults to help them navigate the changes that come with aging, and to support an understanding of relevant cultural and age-related issues. All volunteers must understand, appreciate, and respect the diversity and cultural differences within our Cascadia community.
What does a Conversation on Aging (COA) Volunteer do?
- Facilitates group conversations for seniors on specific age -related topics
- Facilitates Life Story groups offering seniors an opportunity to tell their story
- Facilitates ongoing, non-therapeutic support groups for seniors interested in weekly connections
Training & Support:
- COA volunteer orientation
- Monthly education and support meetings
- Consultation and supervision as needed
- Training on various age-related topics of interest
- Group facilitation skills
More opportunities with Cascadia Health
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Cascadia Health
Location:
847 NE 19th Ave, 97232, Portland, OR 97232, US
Mission Statement
Cascadia delivers whole health care - integrated mental health and addiction services, primary care, and housing - to promote hope and support the well-being of the communities we serve.
Description
Cascadia Health, one of the largest community behavioral health providers in the state of Oregon, delivers whole health care -- integrated mental health and addiction services, primary care and housing -- to support our communities. Our approach is recovery-oriented and trauma-informed. Cascadia hires innovative, compassionate, and dedicated staff who are aligned with trauma-informed care, are committed to working effectively with diverse community populations, and expected to strengthen such capacity if hired.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3036 Northeast Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardPortland, OR 97212
DATE POSTED
March 18, 2024
SKILLS
- Case Work / Management
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Crisis Counseling
- Healthcare
- Hospice Care
- Life Coaching
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 55
- Orientation or Training
- - Volunteers commit to attending the monthly and quarterly education and support meetings throughout their active volunteering with Cascadia. - Minimum of one-year commitment - Commit to 2.5 – 10 hours per month for a minimum of one year
- - Our age requirement for this Volunteer role is 55 and older. - Ability to travel to a variety of locations to facilitate in person groups (when applicable) - Be self-directed, practice listening skills, and provide empathy