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Volunteer, Conversations on Aging (COA)
ORGANIZATION: Cascadia Health
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4 people are interested
The Conversations on Aging (COA) Volunteer position is responsible for providing support to seniors in the community. This is a social engagement program designed for older adults to help them navigate the changes that come with aging, and to support an understanding of relevant cultural and age-related issues. All volunteers must understand, appreciate, and respect the diversity and cultural differences within our Cascadia community.
What does a Conversation on Aging (COA) Volunteer do?
- Facilitates group conversations for seniors on specific age -related topics
- Facilitates Life Story groups offering seniors an opportunity to tell their story
- Facilitates ongoing, non-therapeutic support groups for seniors interested in weekly connections
Training & Support:
- COA volunteer orientation
- Monthly education and support meetings
- Consultation and supervision as needed
- Training on various age-related topics of interest
- Group facilitation skills
More opportunities with Cascadia Health
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Cascadia Health
Location:
847 NE 19th Ave, 97232, Portland, OR 97232, US
Mission Statement
Cascadia delivers whole health care - integrated mental health and addiction services, primary care, and housing - to promote hope and support the well-being of the communities we serve.
Description
Cascadia Health, one of the largest community behavioral health providers in the state of Oregon, delivers whole health care -- integrated mental health and addiction services, primary care and housing -- to support our communities. Our approach is recovery-oriented and trauma-informed. Cascadia hires innovative, compassionate, and dedicated staff who are aligned with trauma-informed care, are committed to working effectively with diverse community populations, and expected to strengthen such capacity if hired.
CAUSE AREAS
Health & Medicine,
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
3036 Northeast Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardPortland, OR 97212
(45.54497 ,-122.66119 )
DATE POSTED
September 17, 2024
SKILLS
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Crisis Counseling
- Healthcare
- Social Work
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 55
- Orientation or Training