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Friendly Visitor for an Accomplished Senior (Happy Valley OR: 97086)
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Happy Valley, OR
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays daytime, evenings, Weekends daytime, evenings
Time Commitment:
A few hours per month
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
18
Cause Areas:
Community Development, Health & Medicine, LGBTQ, Race & Ethnicity, Seniors & Retirement
Participation Requirements:
Background Check, Attend Orientation
Description
Volunteer Opportunity: Friendly Visitor for an Accomplished Senior
Location: Happy Valley, OR
Visit Type: In-Person
Commitment: Flexible, Short Visits Preferred
Volunteer Role: Companionship
We are seeking a compassionate volunteer to spend time with an older adult living in a residential care setting in the Happy Valley area. This individual enjoys social interaction and benefits from friendly companionship visits.
Interests & Conversation Topics:
- Classical music
- Photography
- Travel and humanitarian service
- Cartoons and nature programs
- Lifelong learning and education
- Paddington Bear and British culture
What You'll Do:
- Provide friendly companionship and social engagement
- Listen, converse, and share interests
- Enjoy music, television programs, or simple activities together
- Offer meaningful connection through your presence and kindness
Ideal Volunteer:
- Patient, empathetic, and dependable
- Comfortable interacting with older adults with memory loss
- Enjoys listening and building connections
- Able to engage in short, meaningful visits
Location
SE 139th Ave, Portland, OR 97086, USA
