Agency: Ride Connection

Description: Ride Connection, a community non-profit which exists to serve the transportation needs of older adults and people with disabilities throughout the tri-county area, is seeking volunteers to educate individuals and groups about volunteer transportation services.

Position Summary:
Assist with Ride Connection's advocacy activities in support of volunteer transportation programs serving older adults and people with disabilities.

Major Duties and Responsibilities are:
1. Increase funding for the special transportation needs of older adults and people with disabilities.
2. Educate others about the transportation needs of older adults and people with disabilities reminding individuals that "All the human services in the world are useless if you can't get there."
3. Speak to and/or with various legislators and community representatives at the Transit Lobby Day at the State Capitol.

Physical Requirements:
1. Able to pass a physical with a drug and/or alcohol screening, if required.
2. Able to pass a criminal background check.
3. Able to keep all information confidential.

Qualifications/Requirements:
1. Possess exceptional dedication to the mission, vision, goals and objectives of Ride Connection.
2. Possess an understanding of Ride Connection's funding sources.
3. Able to successfully work with legislators and their staff members about volunteer transportation programs.
4. Able to speak well to other various funding constituencies about volunteer transportation programs and the needs of the customers.
5. Able to demonstrate knowledge, dedication and/or experience in advocacy affairs.
6. Able to demonstrate reliability and punctuality.
7. Possess knowledge, dedication and experience in fund development issues.

For more information, please call Trink at 503.528.1738 or email at teasterday@rideconnection.org.

Thank you!

Impact Areas: Seniors, Health & Wellness

Interests: The interests recommended for this project are:
Aging & Disability Services, Community Enrichment, Education, Baby Boomers & Retirees, Joining a Board or Committee, Advocacy, Aging & Disability Services: Seniors, Aging & Disability Services: Disability Services

Skills: The skills helpful for participation in this project are:
Working with People, Facilitation/Conversation, Leadership, Business Management

Location: Portland, OR 97201 (S. W. Portland)

Accommodations for volunteers with disabilities: You will have the opportunity to request accommodations after you sign up for this project.