UMPQUA VALLEY DISABILITIES NETWORK

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Advocacy & Human Rights
Education & Literacy
Homeless & Housing
People with Disabilities
Seniors

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736 SE JACKSON STROSEBURG, OR 97470 United States

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http://www.uvdn.org

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Volunteer Tutor in Roseburg, OR -Reading, Math, GED

Flexible Schedule | Roseburg, OR 97470

Goal: To plan and implement tutoring sessions for adult learners who want to improve their literacy skills so that they can function more effectively as workers, family, and community members. Qualifications: § Good interpersonal skills § A sense of humor § Ability to encourage people and inspire trust § Awareness of cultural differences § Be able to speak, read, and write in English fluently § Respect for client as an adult peer § Enthusiasm for learning § Patience, flexibility, perseverance § Interest in working with people who live with disabilities § Basic math and computer skills; able to navigate the web Responsibilities: § Give individual attention to the learner’s needs § Establish good rapport § Plan lessons and activities for learning basic math and/or reading skills § Keep detailed records § Provide detailed reports about learner’s progress § Maintain contact with the Program Coordinator § Refer the learner to the client’s ILS for needs other than tutoring Benefits: § Opportunity to help increase a person’s quality of life § Build communication and leadership skills § Giving back to your community § Acquire Case Management Skills § Learn lesson planning § Satisfaction gained by helping others § Work experience and job recommendations § Be part of a friendly team environment Hours: Tutoring schedules vary according to your availability and how much time you want to invest on a weekly basis.Our office hours are Mon-Thurs 8:00am - 4:00pm; closed for lunch 12p-1p.One tutor may work 1 or 2 hours a day per week or 8-10 hours per week on various days.Others just want to be on-call for when a tutor calls in sick.We strive to be flexible.

Date Posted: Nov 26, 2024
Front Desk Receptionist in Roseburg, OR

Jan 6 - Apr 1 | 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM | Roseburg, OR 97470

Umpqua Valley disAbilities Network (UVdN) Volunteer will: § Staff the front desk, including answering phones and greeting the public. § Assist agency consumers when they are present. § Assist with general office activities including, but not limited to, filing, data entry, sending faxes, and mail. § Maintain confidentiality. § Ensure familiarity with the Independent Living (IL) philosophy and UVdN policies and procedures. § Complete job responsibilities in a timely manner. § Maintain contact information and other appropriate info. § Assist other volunteers as necessary. § Assume volunteer duties whenever needed, including heavy work-times or no-shows. § Be responsible for maintaining a safe, respectful, and professional environment throughout the office, especially in the lobby and front desk area. § Other duties as assigned. Required skills: § Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook § Great people skills § Excellent written and verbal communication skills § Experience organizing and prioritizing work tasks § Excellent personal and professional boundaries

Date Posted: Nov 26, 2024

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UVdN’s Mission is to serve people with all types of disabilities, their families and loved ones by fostering independent living, facilitating personal growth, honoring individual choice, raising disability awareness and promoting full inclusion in our community.

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"It is the intention of this corporation to engage in any legal activity that promotes awareness of the special needs of persons with disabilities and their attempts to function within society. The corporation will also develop personal support group’s and services for persons with disabilities and for their care givers, families, and friends to promote better coping and exchange of experiences.
It is also the intention of this corporation to promote and coordinate the different agencies that serve persons with disabilities to insure that their special needs are met."

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