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10 people are interested
Meaningful and rewarding volunteer opportunity!
ORGANIZATION: Mentor Seniors in Your Community
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10 people are interested
Looking for a meaningful and rewarding volunteer experience? Senior Peer Mentors positively impact the lives of older adults struggling with life challenges by coaching proven strategies for change. Provide free, confidential, supportive mentoring with the use of a workbook model, to older adults experiencing depression and/or anxiety in Marion, Polk and Yamhill Counties. Duties can be provided in-person or over the telephone. Must be 45 or older.
For more information or an application please contact Chad Cox, NorthWest Senior & Disability Services, at (503) 304-3414 or chad.cox@nwsds.org.
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About Mentor Seniors in Your Community
Location:
3410 Cherry Ave NE, Salem, OR 97303, US
Mission Statement
"The mission of NorthWest Senior & Disability Services is to promote dignity, independence and health: honor choice & empower people."
Description
NorthWest Senior & Disability Services (NWSDS) is a local intergovernmental agency that was created in 1982. Designated as the Area Agency on Aging for Clatsop, Marion, Polk, Tillamook and Yamhill Counties. NWSDS is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating and arranging services for seniors and people with disabilities in these five counties.
Funds for the operation of NWSDS and its programs come from the federal and state government, as well as from community groups and individual donations. NWSDS also relies heavily on dedicated and compassionate volunteers who serve in the following programs:
- Meals on Wheels
- Senior Dining Centers
- Oregon Money Management Program
- SHIBA (Medicare Counselors)
- Peer Mentoring Program
- Advisory Councils
PLEASE CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE WONDERFUL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED AT NWSDS.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3410 Cherry Avenue NortheastKeizer, OR 97303
DATE POSTED
November 15, 2024
SKILLS
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Mentoring
- Teaching / Instruction
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Social Work
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 45
- Orientation or Training
- Must be available to commit approx. 6 hours per month.