UpRiver Village's first volunteer training sessions are scheduled for Wed, June 4 at 1 pm (in person at Gresham Natural Grocers) and at 6 pm (via Zoom). RSVP required.Please click on Contact in navigation bar above to RSVP.
UpRiver Village is currently looking for volunteers to fill the positions listed below.
Member support volunteers will fill requests from our members. Member support volunteers will provide services such as, but not limited to,
- Transportation
- Social visits and calls
- Occasional house work
- Occasional yard and garden work
- Handyman services (minor home maintenance and repairs)
- Grocery shopping
- Running errands
- Meal prep and meal train
- Tech support (computer, cell phone, electronic devices)
- Short-term pet care
- Seasonal tasks
- Assistance with laundry
All member support volunteers will be required to pass a background check, and will receive orientation and training prior to delivering services.
Village support volunteers will provide administrative support for the organization.
The Outreach Team Leader will oversee and coordinate a small team of volunteers that will reach out to new individuals, agencies and organizations that also serve seniors to schedule discussions or presentations. They will also research and schedule tabling opportunities at farmers markets and other public events. This is a key volunteer position that is also a member of the UpRiver Village Steering Council.
The Outreach Assistant will work with others to develop lists of individuals and organizations with missions and interests that align with UpRiver Village, and will reach out to these people and organizations to schedule discussions, presentations, or tabling opportunities.
The Member Management Assistant will work with others to respond to membership inquires, enroll new UpRiver Village members, process member renewals, provide initial member orientation, assess member satisfaction and offer ideas for improving member services.
The Volunteer Management Assistant will work with others to recruit, manage, retain and recognize UpRiver Village administrative and direct service volunteers.
Volunteer Drivers will drive UpRiver Village members to doctor's appointments, to run errands, to social events, to the airport, etc. Position requires a satisfactory background check, valid driver's license, current vehicle registration, current insurance, and satisfactory driving record. Driver will be required to complete a National Safety Council safe driving course (online) and pass an in-person on-road driving test.
Event Planning Assistants will help plan, organize and put on UpRiver Village social, recreational, educational and cultural events and activities for our members.
The Office Coordinator will schedule volunteers and assure coverage of our virtual office from 10-2 Mon-Fri.
Office volunteers are needed to staff our virtual office and respond to emails, phone calls and member service requests from 10-2 one day each week. This can be done from your home.
The Event Tabling Coordinator will research opportunities for tabling at community events, register UpRiver Village, and secure volunteer staffing for these tabling events.
Please CONTACT US if you are interested in volunteering in one of these positions. It is fun and rewarding to be part of building a new organization and resource for seniors from the ground up!