Community Volunteer Network

06/19/2026

✨ What a milestone moment! As we wrap up our program year and celebrate 50 years of service, early this year we were thrilled to welcome AmeriCorps Seniors leaders Mark Loyd and Robin Corindo to our community. Their visit reminded us why this work matters so deeply.

AmeriCorps Seniors programs—like the ones at CVN—bring vital support to classrooms, nonprofits, and older adults across our region. 💛 They help reduce social isolation, strengthen intergenerational connections, and ensure volunteers have meaningful ways to give back. Our community is stronger, more connected, and more resilient because of this partnership.

During their visit, Mark and Robin saw what truly makes this place shine: the volunteers, partners, and supporters. 🌟 Thank you for showing the power of compassion, collaboration, and community spirit. Together, we continue to make a difference—one relationship, one classroom, one act of service at a time.

💙 Here’s to 50 years of impact, and to the many more ahead.

06/18/2026

🌟 Are you 55+ and great at communicating on the phone? Join us as a Call‑A‑Ride Intake Volunteer! Support client intake, assist with documentation, and help ensure seamless services for our community. Perfect for detail‑oriented, people‑focused volunteers. Very flexible scheduling. Contact us today! It will brighten your life 😎🌈

📧 [email protected]
📱 541-857-7783

06/17/2026

Looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? 💛

🌈 Age Wise, Age Well! We’re growing our peer‑counseling team in Jackson County and we’d love YOU to be part of it! 🙌

✨ Seeking:
• Volunteers 55+ who want to support others
• Older adults who’d enjoy friendly check‑ins, positive conversations, and resource guidance

This is a FREE, volunteer‑powered program through the Community Volunteer Network — making a real difference through connection and compassion. 💛

Interested in volunteering or receiving support?
Call 541‑646‑3402 to learn more! 📞✨

06/17/2026

🌟 Wisdom grows with age — and our older adults have so much to share! 🌟 If you’ve ever thought about volunteering, there are countless ways to make a meaningful impact in our community. Come chat with us and discover opportunities that match your interests, your schedule, and your heart 💛

🌻 Join Community Volunteer Network at the Medford Growers & Crafters Market! We’ll be connecting with community members, sharing information about our services, and celebrating the incredible value older adults bring to Southern Oregon.

📅 Thursday, June 25, 2026
⏰ 8:30am–1:30pm
📍 Hawthorne Park, Medford
501 E Main St, Medford, OR 97504
🚗 Parking available at Medford Center across the street

Come say hello, learn something new, and help us strengthen our community — one connection at a time 💬✨

06/15/2026

🎉 Medicare Fraud Prevention Week was a success! 🛡️💙
From June 1–5, our Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) joined communities nationwide to spotlight the actions Medicare beneficiaries and their families can take to prevent fraud, errors, and abuse.

We celebrated with:
🗑️ A community Shred Event
📘 SHIBA SMP Presentations
🤝 A Volunteer Fair
🍧 Shave Ice

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing community partners who helped make this week impactful and fun. Your support keeps our community informed and protected.

We had a great time and look forward to continuing this important work together! 💪✨

06/13/2026

🌟 We’re honored! 🌟

Community Volunteer Network is deeply grateful to be recognized alongside so many incredible Southern Oregon nonprofits in this year’s Reed and Carolee Walker Fund of Oregon Community Foundation grant awards. Being included in a group of organizations doing such meaningful, community‑centered work is truly inspiring.

A heartfelt thank you to the Reed and Carolee Walker Fund of Oregon Community Foundation for investing in local impact and believing in the power of volunteers to strengthen our region. Your support helps us continue connecting older adults, caregivers, and community members with the services and companionship they deserve.

Here’s to building a stronger, more connected Southern Oregon — together. 💛🙌

Learn more: https://rv-times.com/2026/06/05/nearly-75-southern-oregon-nonprofits-reap-2-25-million-in-walker-fund-grants-see-list/

Reed and Carolee Walker Fund of Oregon Community Foundation has contributed more than $43 million to Jackson County organizations serving vulnerable residents since its founding in 2003 Seventy-three nonprofits serving […]

06/12/2026

Celebrating kindness in action! 🎉

Grandma Beth, one of our amazing Foster Classroom Grandparents, was recognized at Phoenix Elementary School with a custom bag that says "6-7 and Pretty Lady" and signed by the children she supports. We're told there is much laughter and many inside jokes with this cohort 🎒🙂 What a beautiful reminder of the impact caring adults can have in a classroom.

Thank you to the Phoenix Elementary community for welcoming volunteers with open arms. Enjoy your summer break — we’ll be spending ours building new skills in child development and preparing volunteers for another great year ahead.

Happy Summer, everyone! 🌼 ✨ If you are 55+ and interested in volunteering for this program, learn more by emailing [email protected] or calling 541-857-7786 💕

06/11/2026

🌟 United Way Day of Caring 2026 was a huge success! 🌟

This year, Community Volunteer Network staff teamed up with our co-workers at Pacific Retirement Services to give back in a big way. Together, we rolled up our sleeves and built a brand‑new gazebo for the Medford Humanitarian Pear Orchard 🍐💚

It was a day filled with teamwork, laughter, and community pride — all for an organization doing incredible work right here in the Rogue Valley.

👉 Learn more about the amazing mission behind the Medford Humanitarian Pear Orchard: https://www.medfordpearorchard.org/

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06/10/2026

📢💜 Community Partners — You’re Invited! 💜📢

In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the Oregon Department of Justice is hosting a FREE VAMDT Elder Abuse Webinar focused on strengthening support and protection for older adults in our communities. 👥🛡️

📅 June 11, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
💻 Virtual Webinar
🎓 Free Professional Development Opportunity

Topics will include:
✔️ Oregon DOJ updates
✔️ Trending elder crimes
✔️ Case study presentation from the Medicaid Fraud Abuse Team
✔️ Strategies to strengthen multidisciplinary collaboration

This training is designed for professionals in:
👮 Law Enforcement
⚖️ Victim Services
🏛️ DA/DDAs
🧓 Adult Protective Services
🤝 VAMDT partners and allied community organizations

📌 RSVP Required: https://tinyurl.com/4zt8kjup
📣 Please share with colleagues and partners committed to protecting older adults and preventing elder abuse.

06/10/2026

🌟 Join our community partner, the Josephine County Senior Resource Center, for June Wellness Wednesdays! 🌟

💜 June 10th & 24th – Together in Grief
🤝 A supportive space for adults 60+ navigating grief and loss. Connect, share, and heal together.

🗣️ June 17th – Age Cafe
☕ Meaningful conversations and social connection with fellow older adults in our community.

🕑 All events are FREE and held Wednesdays from 2–4 PM
📍 Josephine County Senior Resource Center
1150 NE 9th St., Grants Pass

📞 RSVP: 541-450-2036
📧 [email protected]