Senior, Veterans, & Special Needs Day Gallery
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While pushing wheelchairs, volunteers spend quality time getting to know our honored guests to make their visit special.
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Help is needed in the parking garage to safely navigate buses in and out.
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Our guests so appreciate volunteers’ help in getting them off and on their buses.
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Help is needed to push wheelchairs through the event.
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Helpers distribute warm blankets and mittens as guests arrive in the parking garage.
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Friendly Santa and Mrs. Claus are needed to provide that personal touch at the end of the tour.
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Elves and costume characters are needed to entertain and delight our guests.
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Two train operators are needed for morning and afternoon shifts.
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Handmade gifts are also distributed. We welcome gift ideas and donations.
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Helpers distribute candy and token gifts so no one leaves empty handed.
A great way to honor our valued citizens!
A group of at least 35 fun-loving, able-bodied people who can push wheelchairs are needed to greet over 700 seniors, veterans, and special needs citizens from assisted living facilities throughout the Willamette Valley on this one-day event.
Helpers assist with unloading visitors from vans and accompany or push visitors in wheelchairs through the venue. Those with the “gift of gab” who enjoy talking to older folks are especially welcomed. Our goal is to make every visitor feel special—for many this is the highlight of their Christmas season.
Guests enjoy a visit with Santa at the end of the tour and receive a small gift and packaged candy. Anyone wishing to donate items or funds to assist in providing small gifts please contact us.
Helpers are equipped with an identification badge and flashlight. Tours run from 10 am to 3 pm but helpers can sign up for a morning or afternoon shift. A potluck luncheon allows helpers to gather and socialize. Wear your smile and dress warmly as the venue is not heated. For more information contact the Senior Day Coordinator.
Sign up to help with this special tour day!
It is important for all senior tour volunteers to be familiar with the following:
- Pre-registration and scheduling required to participate. On arrival check in at the sign-in table to receive your name badge before participating.
- Senior, Veterans, & Special Needs Citizens Volunteer Guidelines
- View the Fire extinguisher training video:
Sign up your business or organization as a group!
Groups from businesses or organization are welcome! Volunteering as a group is a great way to build teams while volunteering to assist the honored citizens of our local community. Call Joyce at 541-928-4656 if you can bring a group of helpers. Each person in your group registers as a volunteer and signs up for the date and shift.
