Nonprofit
Published 9/30/25 3:22PM

Help a person with ALS in Florence, OR!

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Florence, OR
I Want to Help


  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    2-3 hours a month
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    1
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Disability, Health & Medicine
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    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

    Private Group Details:

    • Group Size Range: 1 - 50+
    • Event can be held at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park)
    • No Donation

    Location

    On-site
    N/A, Florence, Oregon, US

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