Our Older Adult program is seeking volunteers to provide service to the elder Latine community. This is a wonderful opportunity to share stories, create community and learn from our abuelitos.
Location: In-Person group gatherings happen at EPHC’s offices in Gresham
333 SE 223rd Avenue, #100
Gresham, OR 97030
When: Tuesday-Thursday from 10am to 1:30pm.
If you are interested in signing up to become a volunteer, please click the link below:
These are some essential duties as a volunteer:
- Support the coordinator in the set up and cleanup of the older adults programming.
- Assist participants with activities during the older adult’s program.
- Assist the coordinator in the meal program such as serving, cleaning, picking up plates, among others.
- Gather basic information from participants to complete intake forms.
- Perform data entry as needed.
- Utilize technology for workplace functions, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel spreadsheets.
- Adhere to El Programa Hispano Católico policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Adult Wellness Coordinator.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Minimum commitment of one day a week for four hours.
- Must be bilingual and bi-culturally competent (Spanish/English).
- Possess or able to obtain a Food Handler’s Card.
- Ability to work well in a team setting as well as possess strong self-motivation skills to work independently.
- Ability to take initiative and prioritize tasks; good time-management, problem-prevention, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Successful completion of Oregon Criminal History & Abuse Records Data System background checks.
- Ability to support El Programa Hispano Católico’s mission and goals.