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| Volunteer Resources |
Thank you for your interest in joining the COCOA team!
This section will explain how our agency is connected to the community,
cover pertinent information about our policies and procedures, and cover job
descriptions and opportunities available to you. We hope it will also provide
you with information on what to expect from our agency, and show you
how important you are to the success of our programs.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Volunteers with COCOA are asked to complete a screening process. The
volunteer registration form is the first step in this process. You will also
notice an authorization form for a criminal background check. All volunteer
applicants must go through a criminal background check with the State of
Oregon.
WHO WE ARE
COCOA is a charitable non-profit public benefit corporation, responsible for
providing services to meet the needs of Seniors in the Central Oregon tri-
county area. We are the local designated Area Agency on Aging (AAA).
“AAA’s” are located throughout the state, and across the nation.
COCOA’s stated mission, to “promote dignity, well-being, security and
independence for Central Oregon’s Senior Citizens,” is evident in the many
services we offer. We encourage a maximum of self-help and independence
through services and programs that encompass nutrition, health and
wellness, transportation, in-home services, advocacy and legal assistance.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES WITH COCOA
SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM (MEALSITE AND MEALS- ON-WHEELS)
These programs offer economical, nutritious meals in both a group setting at
the Senior Centers, and to the frail, homebound elderly, through the Meals-
On-Wheels program. The Senior Center mealsite programs (congregate
meals) vary in hours and days of operation, depending on the Center in each
community.
Volunteers are needed in many areas at the congregate mealsite, including
meal preparation, serving, host or hostess, information and assistance and
helping make the meal an enjoyable experience. Volunteers are needed in
the Meals-on-Wheels program to deliver mid-day meals. Meals-on-Wheels
drivers deliver hot meals to approximately 400 seniors per day in the tri-
county area!
SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMS
COCOA offers a variety of programs coordinating health and wellness
education, health screening, legal assistance, paperwork assistance,
recreation, arts, and many outreach and referral services. Volunteers provide
a variety of services at our various sites.
ADMINISTRATIVE
Running an organization which cares and advocates for seniors requires the
help of many. Each of our sites and our main office is always in need of on-
going administrative support.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COCOA is governed by a 9-member Board of Directors responsible for
overseeing the agency through its Executive Officer. The Board is also
responsible for fundraising in the tri-county area.
Each Board member serves a 3-year term, and meetings are scheduled on a
monthly basis. Individual committee meetings are scheduled as needed.
ADVISORY COUNCIL
In an advisory capacity to the Board of Directors, the Advisory Council
assesses the service needs of seniors and disabled through contact with
other providers, and with Senior Center site staff. They facilitate accurate
exchange of information among staff, community, and the Board. The
Advisory Council serves as an important link to the Seniors served by our
programs.
Each Council member serves a 3-year term, and meetings are scheduled on a
monthly basis. Individual committee meetings are scheduled as needed.
RSVP (RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM) OPPORTUNITIES
RSVP partners with multiple non-profit and public service agencies in
Deschutes County who need volunteers to offer valuable resources to our
communities. We mobilize the efforts of volunteers 55 years and older with
opportunities that best fit their talents and desires. Connecting volunteers to
meaningful service needs of our community partners is what we do best.
This section will explain how our agency is connected to the community,
cover pertinent information about our policies and procedures, and cover job
descriptions and opportunities available to you. We hope it will also provide
you with information on what to expect from our agency, and show you
how important you are to the success of our programs.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Volunteers with COCOA are asked to complete a screening process. The
volunteer registration form is the first step in this process. You will also
notice an authorization form for a criminal background check. All volunteer
applicants must go through a criminal background check with the State of
Oregon.
WHO WE ARE
COCOA is a charitable non-profit public benefit corporation, responsible for
providing services to meet the needs of Seniors in the Central Oregon tri-
county area. We are the local designated Area Agency on Aging (AAA).
“AAA’s” are located throughout the state, and across the nation.
COCOA’s stated mission, to “promote dignity, well-being, security and
independence for Central Oregon’s Senior Citizens,” is evident in the many
services we offer. We encourage a maximum of self-help and independence
through services and programs that encompass nutrition, health and
wellness, transportation, in-home services, advocacy and legal assistance.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES WITH COCOA
SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM (MEALSITE AND MEALS- ON-WHEELS)
These programs offer economical, nutritious meals in both a group setting at
the Senior Centers, and to the frail, homebound elderly, through the Meals-
On-Wheels program. The Senior Center mealsite programs (congregate
meals) vary in hours and days of operation, depending on the Center in each
community.
Volunteers are needed in many areas at the congregate mealsite, including
meal preparation, serving, host or hostess, information and assistance and
helping make the meal an enjoyable experience. Volunteers are needed in
the Meals-on-Wheels program to deliver mid-day meals. Meals-on-Wheels
drivers deliver hot meals to approximately 400 seniors per day in the tri-
county area!
SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMS
COCOA offers a variety of programs coordinating health and wellness
education, health screening, legal assistance, paperwork assistance,
recreation, arts, and many outreach and referral services. Volunteers provide
a variety of services at our various sites.
ADMINISTRATIVE
Running an organization which cares and advocates for seniors requires the
help of many. Each of our sites and our main office is always in need of on-
going administrative support.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COCOA is governed by a 9-member Board of Directors responsible for
overseeing the agency through its Executive Officer. The Board is also
responsible for fundraising in the tri-county area.
Each Board member serves a 3-year term, and meetings are scheduled on a
monthly basis. Individual committee meetings are scheduled as needed.
ADVISORY COUNCIL
In an advisory capacity to the Board of Directors, the Advisory Council
assesses the service needs of seniors and disabled through contact with
other providers, and with Senior Center site staff. They facilitate accurate
exchange of information among staff, community, and the Board. The
Advisory Council serves as an important link to the Seniors served by our
programs.
Each Council member serves a 3-year term, and meetings are scheduled on a
monthly basis. Individual committee meetings are scheduled as needed.
RSVP (RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM) OPPORTUNITIES
RSVP partners with multiple non-profit and public service agencies in
Deschutes County who need volunteers to offer valuable resources to our
communities. We mobilize the efforts of volunteers 55 years and older with
opportunities that best fit their talents and desires. Connecting volunteers to
meaningful service needs of our community partners is what we do best.
Read: COCOA Volunteer Policies
FORMS TO COMPLETE
Please complete the application, skills &
interest and confidentiality and background
history check forms. In addition applications
need to be submitted along with a photocopy
of current driver’s license. Mail to COCOA at
the above address or send all completed
forms via email to the COCOA office.
FORMS TO COMPLETE
Please complete the application, skills &
interest and confidentiality and background
history check forms. In addition applications
need to be submitted along with a photocopy
of current driver’s license. Mail to COCOA at
the above address or send all completed
forms via email to the COCOA office.
| Become a COCOA Volunteer |
Important Instructions For:
Background History Request Form
Background History Request Form
- Copy 301AD form and instructions double
sided. Staple together.
Please complete section 5 on side two of the
301AD form. Read instructions carefully.
Be sure to date and sign at the bottom of
page 2.
Make a photocopy of current photo ID
(drivers license, DMV-issued ID; or
passport)
Send completed 301AD form with
copy of photo ID along with Volunteer
application to: Jane Roger, COCOA,
1135 SW Highland Avenue, Redmond,
OR 97756.
Any questions? Call 541.678.5483 .
| 373 NE Greenwood Ave., Bend, OR 97701 541.678.5483 |