D e s c h u t e s C o u n t y S e n i o r C o r p s R e t i r e d S e n i o r V o l u n t e e r P r o g r a m
"We Connect Volunteers To Community Needs"
Copyright Central Oregon Council On Aging RSVP 2010/2011
This page was last updated: October 4, 2011
CURRENT IMMEDIATE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
How will you make a difference?
RSVP invites people, age 55 and better, to make a difference by sharing their skills and experience with our community. As an RSVP volunteer you have access to opportunities at more than 100 nonprofit organizations, hospitals and schools in Deschutes County. Many volunteer opportunities are available. Enrollment in RSVP is free. RSVP volunteers receive the following benefits: placement assistance, free supplemental accident, excess auto liability and personal liability insurance while volunteering, limited reimbursement for mileage and meals (for those who might otherwise find it difficult to volunteer), and recognition.
Volunteer in Medicine: Clinic Receptionist/Scheduler-Serve as the public's first contact. Assist with answering phones; respond to questions about becoming a VIM patient, schedule
appointments.
VIM Clinic Eligibility Screener
These volunteers determine if an individual or family qualifies for VIM services through personal interview. They will become well-versed on eligibility guidelines and be competent to discern financial compliance based on materials that applicant provides
SMART (Start Making A Reader Today) recruits volunteers to read one-on-one with K-3 children in need of literacy support. Every week for seven months, volunteers read aloud with kids to help them gain confidence.
Deschutes Historical Museum
Front desk volunteers, and there are always behind the scenes projects that are more hands on collections oriented.
St Charles Medical Center
General Services and Hospitality
Ronald McDonald House: Cooking a dinner for the families staying at the Ronald McDonald House. We have a fully equipped kitchen you can use. You can get on the calendar once a month, every other month or just a onetime meal.
KIDS Center Help needed in office administration, fundraising events, prevention programs, community outreach, and ongoing family support! Most volunteers complete an informative and engaging 19 hour volunteer training (held in Feb., June, and Oct.)
Healthy Beginnings -help with screenings, event assistant or office projects.
KIDS Center is accepting applications for volunteers to help with office administration, fundraising events, prevention programs, community outreach, and ongoing family support
.
Bend Spray & Neuter Project- several opportunities available for volunteering hands on within our clinic! We need volunteers mainly Mon.-Wed. for either a half day or full day shift. Our volunteers start out learning how to wrap surgical packs and sterilize them, after training in that area, volunteers may train to recover animals after surgery. Some volunteers may be able to move into a position assisting our vet tech as well!
Bend Habitat for Humanity- volunteer to help customers find items, carry/load items and answer customers' general questions. He/she will carry a walkie talkie and walk around the various ReStore lots. 100% of proceeds from the ReStore go right back into building new Habitat homes!
Healthy Beginnings-Spanish Interpreter- Interpreting for Spanish-speaking families as they go through the screening. The interpreter remains with the family through the entire screening, approximately a two-hour process.
Redmond Habitat for Humanity: Cashier-Will train and must be able to lift 15#’s. Position available on Wed-Thurs-Fri of each week with flexible hours. Driver: would pick-up donations.
Humane Society of Redmond-looking for volunteers to help out. Primarily we need people who will commit to a weekly shift, either 4 or 8 hours.
St. Vincent De Paul, Redmond Food bank-Volunteers assist to provide nutritional food boxes to be supplied to those in need. Food boxes consist of 3 meals per day for up 5 days per number of household members. Able to assist with social services based on referrals from partnering agencies.
Redmond-Sisters Hospic-Volunteers help with events or projects that have a defined beginning and ending. Duties can include compiling files, stuffing envelopes, phone calls, event set-up and clean-up, working events, running errands, distributing posters.
Thrift Store-Humane Society of Redmond- Volunteers needed to help out at our new thrift store located on highway 97 just south of downtown Redmond. Looking for volunteers who will commit to a weekly shift, either 4 or 8 hours.
Redmond Public Library-Volunteers enrich the lives of community members seeking to learn, discover and grow in a fun, friendly and progressive environment that offers free resources and services for all.
Bend
Meals-On-Wheels Driver: Volunteers would use their own cars once a week (M-Fr) to deliver hot meals to clients in need. Typical period of time would run 1-1 ½ hours, during the lunch hour’s weekly/Monday –Friday. For many recipients the MOW driver may be the only person they see. For others it is their only meal each day.
Common Table Beverage Shag-The Beverage Shag Volunteer responsibilities include filling water glasses as needed; pouring coffee/tea as ordered, working with host and wait staff to ensure miscellaneous small tasks are completed (i.e. straighten up soft reading areas) and generally being a helpful presence to ensure all patrons are enjoying their time at Common Table. Complete both the general Common Table Cultural Orientation and the specific Beverage Shag skills training. The Beverage Shag must also have an up-to-date Food Handlers Card. No previous food service experience required. Volunteer times: Weekly-M-Sunday
Interfaith Volunteers Housekeeping (light) for Seniors/Disabled Many seniors and disabled folks live in their home or apartment, but need just a little help to maintain this independence. One area of chronic need involves light housekeeping, such as dusting, vacuuming, maybe wiping the counter top or sweeping the steps of pine cones. In fact, when seniors cannot see, they may not even realize when these light chores are necessary. While most would never think of asking for help, many become pressured by family and social service helpers to give up their independence, when all they need is a little help. Volunteers always determine exactly what they are willing to do, so don't be intimidated if you don't feel up to vacuuming, for instance. Volunteers are cleared through fingerprints and a background check.
Taproot-Project Achievement: Lynch Elem. School. Each Ambassador will work with the school administrator and appropriate site council representatives to establish a community resource plan to provide teachers with professional development time. Expect to spend eight to ten hours a month. If not interested in being an Ambassador, we will need 400 RESOURCE VOLUNTEERS to contribute up to 4 hours a month to provide essential learning opportunities to students.
City of Bend Arts, Beautification & Culture Commission is creating a new art venue to support local artists and inspire community with art. CITY WALLS AT CITY HALL is a uniquely themed quarterly art show held at Bend City Hall with the first show slated for May 6, 2011.
To make this a success, we need a group of volunteers that will be involved in the logistics of the show [i.e., jury pool development, hanging and taking down the shows, etc.]. If you have an interest in being involved, please come to an introductory meeting on Thursday, JANUARY 20, 2011, 3:30 to 4:30 pm at Atelier 6000 (389 SW Scalehouse Ct. #120).
Welcome Desk:
Learn more about your City and help others at the same time by becoming a volunteer Bend City Hall Greeter. Greeters staff a desk in the City Hall lobby to answer general questions from the public and provide information about department locations and hours, as well as information on other community services and events. All training is provided.
The City Hall Greeter is often someone’s first impression of the City and needs to be friendly, have excellent communication skills, and the ability to interact with a wide range of people of diverse ages and backgrounds. Volunteers are asked to commit two to three hours a week for six months. In return, volunteers will learn more about how their city operates, meet new people and provide an important service to their community.
Deschutes Historical Center: people for filling in at our front desk, and there behind the scenes projects that are more hands on collections oriented.
CORIL (Central Oregon Resources for Independent Living)-Volunteers can help: transportation, computer repair, website maintenance and design, data entry or mentoring is just a few options. Must pass background check. Contact: Jim Lee -Email: jiml@coril.org Phone: (541)617-5878
DHS- Volunteer driver or friendly visitor working with the senior/disabled populations who are still living independently but needing a friend. Many seniors and disabled persons living in our communities who need assistance with basic tasks such as pulling weeds, planting flowers or mowing the lawn. They need your help in taking care of these out door tasks. Just one hour or two a week will make a huge difference in the lives of these seniors. Must pass background check.
