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Volunteer Opportunity: Friendly Visitor & Activity Companion 

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

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Health & Medicine, LGBTQ, Race & Ethnicity, Seniors & Retirement
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation

    Description

    Volunteer Opportunity: Friendly Visitor & Activity Companion

    Location: Milwaukie Area

    Setting: Memory Care Community

    Are you looking to make a meaningful impact in the life of an older adult? We are seeking a compassionate volunteer to provide one-on-one companionship and social engagement for a participant living in a memory care setting.

    Volunteer Activities May Include:

    • Friendly visits and conversation
    • Listening to music together
    • Enjoying simple movements or dancing to favorite songs
    • Talking about dogs, nature, and the outdoors
    • Providing companionship and emotional support

    Volunteer Qualifications:

    • Patient, kind, and dependable
    • Comfortable interacting with older adults living with memory loss
    • Able to communicate clearly and allow extra time for responses
    • No gender preference

    About the Participant: This participant enjoys dogs, music, dancing, and spending time outdoors. He benefits from calm, one-on-one visits and meaningful social connection.

    Commitment: Flexible based on volunteer availability.

    Location

    On-site

    Tabor Crest Memory Care Community 7430 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97206

    7430 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97206, USA

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