Helping Hands Volunteer

Helping Hands

Volunteer Position

About ALS Northwest

ALS Northwest is a regional nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting people living with ALS and their families throughout Oregon and Western & Southwest Washington. Through care services, education, advocacy, community engagement, and research support, ALS Northwest works to improve quality of life and build hope for everyone impacted by ALS.

Position Overview

Helping Hands volunteers provide support to people living with ALS by taking on daily tasks and offering companionship, through regular visits. 

Volunteers are matched with someone living with ALS in their area. The nature of the role will depend on the needs of the person living with ALS and their family.

Volunteers are not expected to be care givers, do any care work, or be a substitute for care givers. No personal connection to ALS is required.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities will be based on both the volunteers’ abilities and the needs of the person living with ALS. They may include; preparing meals, mowing, gardening, pet care, errands, grocery shopping, helping with hobbies, basic IT, a friendly regular visit. 

Time Commitment

• Commitments will vary but ideally 1-2 hours per week.
• Participation in Helping Hands meetings, training, and check-ins
• Attendance at Walk ALS and other ALS Northwest events when possible.

To Apply

Volunteers must attend a phone screening, onboarding, and submit to a background check

Please apply here: Helping Hands application

This is an unpaid volunteer position. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older. Training is provided.