AbleCorps Volunteer opportunity with Ride Connection

Basic Information

Address: 1750 SW Skyline Blvd. Suite 102 Portland Oregon, 97221

Phone Number: 503-545-8745

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Email: dalina@cvision.org

Director: Dean Westwood

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Additional Information

Causes Served: Employment preparedness

Background Check: Yes

Population Served: Individuals who have disabilities

Ages for Volunteer: 18+

Hours of Service: Day shift, flexible

Minimum Hours Required: 16 hrs per week

Days of Service: Monday-Friday, flexible

Mission Statement:

To support Oregonians with disabilities in reaching their greatest potential by promoting self determination and employment.

Philosophy/Belief Statement:

By promoting the following goals, individuals who have disabilities will lead a happier and healthier lives while benefiting the community. 1 ) Promote Self Determination, Independent Living Skills, Job Skills Development, and Self Advocacy to people with disabilities. 2) Meet Critical Unmet Needs of people with disabilities who are Seeking Employment. 3) Further the capacities of Grassroots Disability Organizations to serve individuals with disabilities in their communities. 4) Assist Individuals with disabilities in their efforts towards Employment and Out of Poverty.

Program History:

AbleCorps is a program of Community Vision. Founded in 1989, Community Vision is the largest nonprofit organization providing individualized housing, supported living, employment and homeownership services to people with disabilities and their families in Oregon.

Additional Information:

Position: AbleCorps has an exciting opportunity to volunteer with Ride Connection in Portland Oregon. Ride Connection offers many innovative public transportation programs to encourage mobility in the region including door-to-door rides and assistance for people with disabilities and older adults.

As a Community Service Coordinator with Ride Connection, you would be helping to identify individualized mobility needs of community members and researching ways to address them. For more information about Ride Connection, please visit their website at http://rideconnection.org/Ride/AboutUs.aspx

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Schedule: M-F, 16-20 hrs per week

Benefits: As an AbleCorps member, you will contribute to your community and make a significant positive difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities. You also have access to the many incentives provided by AbleCorps. These include professional development and leadership training opportunities, experience and skills gained to help in future job searches. AbleCorps members will be trained in areas of: Self-determination, Independent living philosophy, Self and systems advocacy, ADA Policy, CPR & First Aid. Financial incentives include low or no-cost community housing opportunities and a matched savings program. Please note that this is an unpaid position.

Qualifications:

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BA degree or four years of related experience. (negotiable)

Extensive experience with Microsoft Office applications.

Ability to exercise good judgment, courtesy, patience, and tact in public contact and in problem resolution.

Must have access to reliable transportation

Maintain a driving record that meets or exceeds Ride Connection’s driver standards. (negotiable)

No criminal history conviction including but not limited to any crimes committed against a person.(Background check required)

For more information about the AbleCorps Program, please visit our website at

http://cvision.org/programs/ablecorps/

or visit our Facebook page

http://www.facebook.com/pages/AbleCorps/171550409548096

Please contact Dalina Young, AbleCorps Program Coordinator for more information at dalina@cvision.org