Opportunity Details
ARCHIVEAssist with Activities for Elders at Lambert House (age 16+) Referral
Many seniors and adults with disabilities want to stay in the comfort of their homes, but need extra support for their bodies, minds, and hearts. And their caregivers need a break to re-energize. As a Social Engager, you will
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Encourage movement during chair exercise
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Support the process of expression during art therapy
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Share joy during song circle
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Be there to fully hear and honor the memories triggered by an activity
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Enjoy the variety of new activities being created every week (Do you have a special talent you would like to share? Let us know.)
If you are excited to build relationships and are available weekdays between 10am and 3pm, this will be a very rewarding opportunity! Commit to one activity for 1-2 hours a week or 3-4 hours a week to sample several.
Be the one to engage a participant with dementia or traumatic brain injury. Break their social isolation by sharing laughter, movement, and conversation.
Program orientation and on-going feedback and coaching provided. Join a team of dedicated and fun staff in improving the lives others.
Volunteers of America Oregon’s Adult Day Services are a structured, comprehensive program designed to meet the needs of functionally and/or cognitively-impaired adults. We provide individually-planned service, supervision, social and related support services, and health monitoring in a protective setting during any part of a day, but less than 24-hour care.
Keywords: East_County
Opportunity Requirements:
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Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older to participate in this opportunity.
Click on "Express Interest" below if you are interested in helping out!
**This is a Referral Opportunity, which means it is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. Once you express interest, someone from the partner organization should follow up with you shortly to discuss confirming you as a volunteer for this opportunity.
**Please note, your hours may not be recorded in your Hands On Greater Portland account since this is a partner-managed opportunity.
Age Minimum (with Adult): 16+, Minimum Age:16+
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