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Volunteer Opportunity: Walking Companion (Portland OR 97206)
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Portland, OR
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: Walking Companion
Location: Portland, OR (Laurelhurst area)
Commitment: In-person volunteer opportunity
Schedule: Flexible, based on volunteer availability and participant needs
Make a Meaningful Difference
We are seeking a compassionate and patient volunteer to provide companionship and accompany an older adult on neighborhood walks. This participant enjoys getting out into the community and would benefit from the support and social connection of a caring volunteer.
Volunteer Activities:
- Accompany participant on walks in the neighborhood
- Provide friendly companionship and social engagement
- Offer encouragement and support during outings
- Help promote physical activity and community connection
Ideal Volunteer:
- Comfortable engaging with individuals who communicate in different ways
- Patient, kind, and dependable
- Enjoys walking and spending time outdoors
- Able to build rapport through presence, companionship, and attentive interaction
Location
SE Division St, Portland, OR 97206, USA
Please fill out this form
Instructions:
Volunteer Onboarding & Commitment Requirements
- Complete the Providence Volunteer Application.
- Successfully complete all required medical screening requirements.
- Attend Volunteer Orientation.
- Review and sign all required onboarding and compliance documents.
- Commit to volunteering at least 3 visits per month.
- Commit to a minimum of 6 months of service or 100 volunteer hours, whichever comes first.
- Maintain communication with Volunteer Services regarding availability and scheduling.
