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Volunteer Opportunity: Companion & Confidence-Building Visitor 

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Clackamas County, 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: Companion & Confidence-Building Visitor

    Location: Clackamas, OR 97015

    Setting: Memory Care Community

    Do you enjoy building meaningful connections and encouraging others to stay engaged in life? We are seeking a compassionate female volunteer to provide companionship and support to an older adult who would benefit from gentle encouragement and social interaction.

    Volunteer Activities May Include:

    • Friendly one-on-one visits and conversation
    • Accompanying the participant on walks within the community
    • Visiting outdoor spaces together
    • Encouraging participation in community activities
    • Attending activities alongside the participant for support
    • Sharing conversations about sports, skiing, softball, and the outdoors

    Volunteer Qualifications:

    • Female volunteer preferred
    • Patient, encouraging, and dependable
    • Comfortable working with older adults
    • Ability to build trust and provide gentle emotional support

    About the Participant: This participant enjoys sports, skiing, softball, and spending time outdoors. She is friendly, sharp, and enjoys interacting with others but can experience anxiety about new situations. A volunteer who can provide encouragement, companionship, and support in exploring activities outside her room could have a meaningful impact on her confidence and quality of life.

    Commitment: Flexible scheduling based on volunteer availability.

    Location Address:

    13600 SE 122nd Ave.

    Clackamas, OR 97015

    Location

    On-site

    13600 SE 122nd Ave. Clackamas, OR 97015

    13600 SE 122nd Ave, Clackamas, OR 97015, USA

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