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Volunteers of America Oregon: Support intergenerational activities with youth and seniors
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Support intergenerational activities with youth and seniors
Tuesday, October 20, 10 am-1 p.m (lunch included!)
Lambert House: 2600 SE 170th Ave. Portland 97236
Lend a hand and enjoy a day assisting and engaging adults with functional and/or cognitive impairments, and preschoolers from our Family Relief Nursery, with a variety of therapeutic activities, which may include:
- Blanket making
- Crayon making
- Chalk making
- Tai Chi
- Music Therapy
- Doll making
- Art Therapy
- Horticulture
Both the elderly and young children can experience isolation from a lack of support and connection, especially when their caregivers are over-burdened. Build community and connection across the generations or be the ones to honor our elders with laughter and new experiences! The elders often ask for groups to come back again, everyone retells stories about their experiences (a huge step for those with dementia), and elders are more calm and relaxed for days afterwards.
Contact Information
Kelsey Stark, Volunteer Services Manager
volunteer@voaor.org | 503-595-2009
voaor.org
About the Organization
Our Mission: To change lives by promoting self-determination, building strong communities and standing for social justice.
From at-risk youth to victims of domestic violence, recovering addicts and the frail elderly, Volunteers of America Oregon provides a range of supportive and empowering services to our area’s most vulnerable populations – and works with them to rebuild their lives and reach their full potential.