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ORGANIZATION: Village Without Walls

9 people are interested

Village Without Walls is a community of older adults who support each other in successful living as we age. For those Village members who no longer drive, we provide transportation to medical appointments, shopping and to social events. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are only providing transportation to medical appts using masks and maintaining physical distancing at this time.

Our drivers get members where they need to go and they also provide friendly social interaction. You will get to know members' interests and history plus become friends over time. Drivers set their own schedule and availability.

Basic requirements for drivers are:

complete Village Without Walls volunteer training
have a valid Driver’s License with a minimum of five years driving experience and safe driving record (no suspensions in last 2 years)
have no moving violations in last 3 years
have no more than four non-moving violations such as Failure to Appear, License not in possession, or No Proof of Insurance/Registration
have valid vehicle liability insurance
have a personal vehicle which passes our vehicle check
successfully complete the National Safety Council online Defensive Driving course
pass the driver road test.

Valuable Volunteer Traits

Willingness to commit personal time to travel and provide assistance on behalf of seniors or persons with disabilities
Punctuality, good communication skills, tact, courtesy, compassion and emotional stability
Ability to work respectfully with a wide range of cultures and personalities

We do provide limited (25 cents per mile) reimbursement for miles driven.

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About Village Without Walls

Location:

1333 NW Orenco Station Pkwy, #572, Hillsboro, OR 97124, US

Mission Statement

● Community. We believe that strong social connections are a vital part of living well and aging brilliantly. ● Inclusion. We welcome and respect people of all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, economic situations, and abilities. ● Collaboration. We believe that working together and caring for each other makes our lives richer and more interesting. As a Village, we are stronger than we are as individuals. ● Contribution. We believe that each member of our community can benefit from the skills, experiences, and perspectives of the others. We encourage every member and volunteer to bring their own unique qualities and capabilities to the table.

Description

Village Without Walls is a community-based membership organization of volunteers, that provide services to help seniors and disabled individuals stay involved in their communities and remain in their own homes as they grow older. Volunteers are the heart of the Village, providing direct services to our members as well as behind-the-scenes support to operate the village. We are neighbors helping neighbors to stay neighbors.

Village Without Walls is a program of Villages NW, a 501(c)3 nonprofit TAX ID 46-4190513, which serves as the Hub for ten Villages in formation across the Metro area. Villages NW is part of a nationwide network of support that fosters interdependent aging in community

CAUSE AREAS

Community, People with Disabilities, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Reasonable driving distance to HillsboroHillsboro, OR 97123

(45.405354,-122.99075)

DATE POSTED

October 6, 2024

SKILLS

People Skills

GOOD FOR

People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

Driver's License Needed
Background Check
Must be at least 18
Orientation or Training
We work with your schedule.

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