Senior and People with Disabilities Advocate

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NorthWest Senior and Disability Services is currently accepting applications from volunteers interested in serving on the Senior Advisory Council or Disability Services Advisory Council.

Current Tillamook County Openings:

• 2 Tillamook County Representative to serve on Senior Advisory Council
• 2 Tillamook County Representatives to serve on Disability Services Advisory Council

Opportunities :

• ADVOCATE for policies and legislation that affect seniors and people with disabilities
• WORK ON ISSUES related to Medicaid, Medicare, long term services and supports, abuse prevention, senior nutrition, health, and more
• INSPIRE CHANGE to programs that serve the aging and people with disabilities community
• NETWORK with other leaders, and local and state government officials

Requirements:

• Submit an application and complete an interview
• Attend a minimum of one meeting prior to joining
• Complete a background check
• Reside in county being represented
• Serve 2 year terms
• Meetings typically held in Salem
• Teleconferencing and travel arrangements may be available.

Qualifications for Council Membership:

• Interest in and commitment to representing the interests of older adults and people with disabilities.
• Experience and background in working for the betterment of the lives of older adults and people with disabilities.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to think objectively and express ideas.
• Willingness to devote time and energy to Council activities.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities.
• Interest in planning, policy development, and advocacy activities

For an application or more information please contact:

Zaira Flores Marin, Bilingual Council and Volunteer Coordinator

503-304-3451

zaira.flores@nwsds.org