Volunteer Opportunity: Companion Volunteer ( preferred)
Portland Providence ElderPlace
Job Description
About the Opportunity We are seeking a warm, patient, and reliable Companion Volunteer to support an Elder Place participant who experiences significant language barriers and would greatly benefit from social engagement. Participant Needs Language Support: Assistance from someone who speaks Assyrian (Assyrian Neo-Aramaic) or can help bridge communication. Companionship: Enjoys games, conversation, and social activities .
Social Support: Has limited opportunities to interact with others due to language challenges. Your presence can make a meaningful difference! Volunteer Role Includes: Engaging the participant in simple games or conversation Providing consistent, friendly companionship Helping reduce feelings of isolation Supporting communication and comfort through shared language, when possible Ideal Volunteer: Speaks Assyrian (preferred but not required willingness to support communication is welcome!) Patient, friendly, and dependable Comfortable spending time one‑on‑one with an older adult Ready to bring joy and connection into someone’s day Why Volunteer?
Your time can brighten someone’s life. Even one hour a week can create connection, ease loneliness, and build trust with a participant who deeply values social interaction.