Clackamas County Government: New Volunteer Opportunities: Community Health & Milwaukie Center

Oregon City OR

06 August, 2021

10:36 AM

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Press release from the Clackamas County Government: 8/5/2021 Clackamas County Commissioners are seeking interested residents to serve on county Advisory Boards and Commissions (ABCs). These ABCs offer residents the opportunity to become very involved in specific activities and the goals of Clackamas County.  Individuals interested in this opportunity can apply online or via a paper form that can be obtained from the Public & Government Affairs Department by calling 503-655-8751 or in person at the Public Services Building at 2051 Kaen Road in Oregon City.   New ABC openings from the past week include: Clackamas Community Health Council The Council currently has openings for 10 additional members. The Council oversees operations, budgets, and quality measures at the Health Centers clinics throughout the county. Per federal requirements, the Council must be composed of a majority of patient members, therefore current patients (or their guardians) will be given priority to join the Council to maintain compliance. The Council conducts business through public meetings that are held from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month in the County's Development Services Building in Oregon City. Note: Due to COVID-19, meetings are held in a virtual format until further notice. Council members are not required to have expertise in healthcare, but should be interested in improving the quality of care and patient experience in the Health Centers. Council members should be comfortable working with a diverse group of people and willing to reach consensus on various topics and make recommendations to Health Centers Leadership and the Board of County Commissioners. Individuals who represent all geographic areas and demographics are highly valued by the Council. Application deadline is Aug. 31. For more information, contact Samantha Hatfield at [email protected]. Milwaukie Center Community Advisory Board This board has four openings, which carry a three-year term. The board is the primary policy advisor regarding the activities and operations of the Milwaukie Center, and also addresses the needs of older adults and people with disabilities in the area. Duties include addressing the programs and facilities of the Milwaukie Center concentrating on the problems, desires and needs of the senior citizens and others within NCPRD boundaries. Board members must either live or work within the NCPRD boundaries. The Milwaukie Center is a North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District (NCPRD) facility. The board meets on the second Friday of each month at the Milwaukie Center. The deadline for applications is Aug. 26. For more information, please contact the Milwaukie Center Supervisor, Marty Hanley at [email protected] or 503-794-8058. Council members are not required to have expertise in healthcare, but should be interested in improving the quality of care and patient experience in the Health Centers. Council members should be comfortable working with a diverse group of people and willing to reach consensus on various topics and make recommendations to Health Centers Leadership and the Board of County Commissioners. Individuals who represent all geographic areas and demographics are highly valued by the Council. Application deadline is Aug. 31. For more information, contact Samantha Hatfield at [email protected]. For more information, contact Samantha Hatfield at [email protected]. This board has four openings, which carry a three-year term. The board is the primary policy advisor regarding the activities and operations of the Milwaukie Center, and also addresses the needs of older adults and people with disabilities in the area. Duties include addressing the programs and facilities of the Milwaukie Center concentrating on the problems, desires and needs of the senior citizens and others within NCPRD boundaries. Board members must either live or work within the NCPRD boundaries. The Milwaukie Center is a North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District (NCPRD) facility. The board meets on the second Friday of each month at the Milwaukie Center. The deadline for applications is Aug. 26. For more information, please contact the Milwaukie Center Supervisor, Marty Hanley at [email protected] or 503-794-8058. For more information, please contact the Milwaukie Center Supervisor, Marty Hanley at [email protected] or 503-794-8058. CMap Contact the County Report a Hazard Civil Rights, Equity, and Workforce Character Employee Directory Commissioner Mark Shull   Sheriff Angela Brandenburg Treasurer Brian Nava This press release was produced by the Clackamas County Government. The views expressed here are the author's own.