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Published 9/3/25 8:00PM
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Become a Tillamook Advisory Council Member

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Tillamook, OR
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  • Details

    Commitment Details:
    Monthly meetings and involvement in at least one committee
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    4
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Seniors & Retirement
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Other Requirements:
    1) Submit an application and complete and interview 2) Attend a minimum of one meeting prior to joining 3) Successfully pass a background check 4) Reside in county being represented 5) No other board or council experience needed!

    Description

    Join the Tillamook Advisory Council team

    Be the voice for seniors and people with disabilities in your community

    Advocate for policies and legislation

    Survey and monitor programs that serve the aging and disability communities

    Inform NWSDS Board of directors on issues

    Network with other like-minded leaders, local and state government officials

    We have two types of Advisory Council Teams serving seniors and people with disabilities:

    Our Disability Services Advisory Council (DSAC) consists of 15 members and is made up of persons that use or have used disability services and individuals interested in issues and services to people with disabilities.

    Our Senior Advisory Council (SAC) consists of 20 members and is made up of older adults, 60 years and older, representative of older adults, local elected officials, persons with leadership experience, representatives from agencies providing services to older adults and the general public.

    Membership Requirements

    Passion for our aging and disability populations

    Serve two-year terms

    Attend monthly meetings in the comfort of your home via Zoom with the possibility of in-person in Salem if desired in the future

    membership includes older adults age 60+, people with disabilities, consumers, receiving services form NWSDS, social services professionals, and members of the general public.

    For more information or to apply please contact Kim Hunt at kim.hunt@nwsds.org or 503-967-1848.

    Location

    On-site
    4670 3rd Street, Tillamook, Oregon, US

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