Walk alongside our members throughout their journeys.

Responsibilities:

1. Building relationships and spending time with friends.
2. Actively listening
3. Promote self-advocacy and connect friends to other services at Maybelle Center.
4. Walk, bus, or drive to visits in the downtown area
5. Visiting with members by phone is welcomed if both parties feel it is a meaningful form of connection to do once a week
6. Engage in games and conversations with members
7. Complete a debrief form and or referral form for each visit in-person, letter, text, or by phone
8. Honor privacy and confidentiality
9. Communicate with Volunteer Partner, Members, and Volunteer Manager about scheduling and visits
10. Visit 2 – 6 people each volunteer shift.
11. Other misc. administrative tasks

Benefits:

1. Have a meaningful connection with a person experiencing isolation
2. Discover your commonalities with others

Qualifications Sought:

1. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
2. Be respectful to everyone
3. Provide a compassionate presence without judgment
4. Commitment to ending social isolation in Old Town/Downtown Portland
5. At least 18 years old

Training:

1. Basic visitation safety, policies, and practice

Time commitment:

• Six-month minimum commitment
• Minimum of 4 volunteer shifts per month (approx. 12 hours)

Volunteer Shift:

Mondays through Fridays 12-3 PM or 1-4 PM

Worksite:

Old Town/Downtown Portland

Motion Parameters:

Range of motion requires climbing stairs and walking