Volunteer, Conversations on Aging (COA)

Job Overview

Thank you for considering volunteering with Cascadia Health! Please note that most of our volunteer opportunities occur Monday through Friday.

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 storyFacilitates ongoing, non-therapeutic support groups for seniors interested in weekly connections

Training & Support:

COA volunteer orientationMonthly education and support meetings Consultation and supervision as neededTraining on various age-related topics of interest  Group facilitation skills

Time Commitment:

Volunteers commit to attending the monthly and quarterly education and support meetings throughout their active volunteering with Cascadia.Minimum of one-year commitmentCommit to 2.5 – 10 hours per month for a minimum of one year

Qualifications:

Our age requirement for this Volunteer role is 55 and older.Ability to travel to a variety of locations to facilitate in person groups (when applicable)Be self-directed, practice listening skills, and provide empathyRespect and maintain confidentiality of group participant’s, volunteers, partners, and donorsDemonstrate strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making skillsTreat all participants and team members with respect and dignity.Understand, appreciate, and respect diversity and cultural differences.Show sensitivity to the perspectives and perceptions of participants, peers, staff and referring agencies.Comply with the site safety policies and procedures.Maintain confidentiality of information as appropriate

Please email peopleandculture@cascadiahealth.org with any questions.

Benefits

We offer generous benefits for our full-time and part-time employees (20 hours + pro-rated) including:

Generous Paid Time Off Package Full-time employees earn 6 weeks of PTO in their first year!Medical and Dental Coverage (begins 1st of the month following 30 days after hire date)VSP Vision Discount Plan403(B) Retirement Savings (Pre and post-tax plans with up to 8% employer matching contribution!)Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (Medical, dependent care, and transportation options)Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life InsurancePaid Bereavement and Jury Duty LeaveLength of Service AwardVoluntary Life InsuranceSupplemental InsuranceStudent loan forgiveness options

Wellness Benefits:

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Bicycle ReimbursementDiscounted Fitness MembershipsTrauma Support Team

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