Volunteer Opportunity: Companion Visitor & Dog-Friendly Friend 

Volunteer Opportunity: Companion Visitor & Dog-Friendly Friend

Location: West Linn, OR 97068

Setting: Memory Care Community

Are you looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity that can make a real difference in someone's day? We are seeking a compassionate male volunteer to provide companionship and social engagement for an older adult living in a memory care community.

Volunteer Activities May Include:

• Spending time together through friendly visits
• Talking about woodworking, building projects, and active hobbies
• Sharing stories and life experiences
• Going for walks within the community, as appropriate
• Bringing a friendly, well-behaved dog for visits, if approved and available

Volunteer Qualifications:

• Male volunteer preferred
• Patient, kind, and dependable
• Comfortable interacting with older adults experiencing memory loss and communication challenges
• Willing to allow extra time for processing and responses during conversations

About the Participant: This participant enjoys staying active, loves dogs, and worked as a carpenter. While conversation may take extra patience due to communication challenges, he benefits greatly from one-on-one companionship and meaningful social interaction.

Commitment: Flexible scheduling based on volunteer availability.

Location Address:

Tanner Springs Memory Care Community

23000 Horizon Dr.

West Linn, OR 97068