- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Help a person with ALS in Florence, OR!
ORGANIZATION: ALS Northwest
This opportunity is provided by VolunteerMatch's partner.
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Living with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) makes daily tasks more challenging and to make life a little easier, we created the Helping Hands Volunteer Program. Right now, there is an opportunity to help a person living with ALS through this program in Florence, OR. Can you help?
VOLUNTEER TASKS:
We are looking for a volunteer(s) in/or around Florence, OR who is available on a regular & ongoing basis to support a Person living with ALS with household chores, and yard work.
TRAINING:
You do not need to have prior knowledge or experience to volunteer in this role. When you enlist as an ALS Helping Hands volunteer, we will coordinate an orientation session and additional training with you before you begin your volunteer service. The orientation will cover what ALS is, information about ALS Northwest, what to expect, best volunteering practices, volunteer policies, as well as answering any questions you might have. The orientation is virtual (zoom) or in person and runs about an hour and fifteen minutes.
Ready to help?
Step 1: Sign-up as a new Helping Hand volunteer with ALS Northwest: Civic Champs Onboarding
Step 2: Email Volunteer Coordinator Annie Teer to express your interest: annie.teer@alsnorthwest.org
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About ALS Northwest
Location:
825 NE Multnomah St., Suite 940, Portland, OR 97232, US
Mission Statement
To discover treatments and cures for ALS, and to serve, advocate for, and empower people affected by ALS to live their lives to the fullest.
Description
ALS Northwest is committed to enhancing the quality of life of people living with ALS through the many cost-free programs we offer to individuals and families affected by ALS. We understand the value of those with the disease being able to communicate, function safely in their home, and travel to ALS Clinics for comprehensive evaluation and treatment. Our programs are designed to meet these essential care needs as well as the emotional needs of those in our community and caregivers. Our services are available to people with ALS in the entire State of Oregon and six counties of SW Washington: Pacific, Wahkiakum, Cowlitz, Clark, Skamania, and Klickitat.
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Health & Medicine,
People with Disabilities
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
N/AFlorence, OR 97439
(43.98262 ,-124.09984 )
DATE POSTED
July 2, 2025
SKILLS
- Gardening
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Public Groups
- Private Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2-3 hours a month
Private Group Details
- Group Size Range 1 - 50+
- Event can be held at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park)
- No Donation