Speakers Bureau

Elders in Action Speakers Bureau program consists of a vibrant group of volunteers who reach out to older adults, civic groups, businesses and other non-profit organizations about the work and services of Elders in Action. Our trained volunteers participated in over 90 presentations/events last year; reaching over 51,000 people.

Volunteers are available to present information about Elders in Action and the various programs we offer in a 30 minute presentation (plus question & answer). If you are interested in scheduling a presentation or are interested in having Elders in Action participate in an upcoming community tabling event, please contact our office at (503) 235-5474 or by email at info@eldersinaction.org

Elders in Action Speakers Bureau frequently partners with other organizations on various outreach opportunities. Here are some of our current speaker's bureau partnerships:

Civic Education Awareness Project (CEAP)

Multnomah Bar Foundation

The CEAP program joins forces with the Multnomah Bar Association and other experts in law to share information and material to older adults in the tri-county area to improve general understanding of the legal system and how to use this information to become more informed consumers.

The 5 Civic Education Awareness Topics currently being offered are:

• It's Your Future…Who Decides?
• You Don't Deserve It: Elder Abuse Prevention
• Be Your Own Advocate: Consumer Protection & Safety
• Before you spend…talk to a friend!
• Financial Fitness:
• Social Security 101
• Bankruptcy 101

Volunteers are available to present information about the Civic Education Awareness Project in a one hour presentation (includes time for Question & Answer). If you are interested in scheduling a presentation, please contact our office at (503) 235-5474.

Walk Smart Campaign Partnership

Willamette Pedestrian Coalition

The Walk Smart Campaign is aimed at seniors in Multnomah and Washington Counties. Walk Smart classes empower older adults to explore their walking and transit options, to promote walking as a healthy and safe way to get around, and to provide information and resources that encourage walking as a lifestyle choice.

Volunteers are available to present the Walk Smart class in a one hour presentation (includes time for Question & Answer). If you are interested in scheduling a presentation, please contact Steph Routh at (503) 223-1597 or by email at info@wpcwalks.org

Ride Wise

Ride Connection

Ride Wise is a collaborative effort between Tri Met, Ride Connection and other organizations to assist older adults and people with disabilities to travel independently. Ride Wise offers many services that provide training and support for all customers to access the bus, light rail and other alternative transportation options. Programs include:

• Consumer Education & Outreach
• One-on-one travel training
• Group Training
• Rider's Clubs at retirement facilities, senior apartments and low-income housing

Trained volunteers are available to come out and make group presentations and to do individual travel training for older adults and people with disabilities. If you are interested in learning more about the Ride Wise program or would like to schedule an event please contact Christina Cooper at (503) 528-1748 or by email at ccooper@rideconnection.org

Remembering When™

Portland Fire Bureau

The Portland Fire Bureau and Elders in Action are committed to helping older adults reduce fire and fall injuries and deaths. Public Education Officers from Portland Fire & Rescue along with an Elders in Action volunteer are available to come out and speak to older adults about basic fire and fall prevention for the home using the nationally recognized Remembering When™ curriculum. If you are interested in scheduling a one hour presentation (includes time for Question & Answer) please contact Scott Goetchius at (503) 823-3843 or by email at sgoetchius@fire.ci.portland.or.us