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MEMBER VOLUNTEER SERVICE TEAMS

Unlike many village organizations, High Desert Village is administered and served by its Members who volunteer their time and expertise on one or more of our Service Teams

ASAP Team (As Soon As Possible) - a new option for members

This team is designed to help members when they have an urgent need that requires a more immediate response than what is provided through our web platform, which can take up to 24 hours. An example is if you return from a trip and found your kitchen flooded or your neighborhood is threatened by a fire and you need help moving things or finding a place to stay.

Here is how it works:

  • The member calls the HDV dispatch phone number, (541) 419-9912.
  • The dispatcher calls the designated ASAP squad leader and they activate the ASAP team to problem solve and respond to the situation.

Communications & Technology Team

  • Basic home tech support for PC or Mac computers & other electronics
  • Newsletter production and dissemination to HDV members
  • Facilitate HDV group emails, online calendar and HDV Zoom meetings
  • Maintain and update website, member roster, volunteer service lists, gmail and MailChimp accounts and ComTech Handbook
  • Oversee phone dispatch

Drivers Team

  • Transportation to and from medical and other appointments
  • Transportation to airport and HDV events 
  • Pickup and deliver medical supplies/needs for members

Good Time Team

  • Organize the 3 all-member social events each year
  • Organize monthly Coffee, Pub Night events

Fix-It Team

  • Light handyman assistance
  • "If it squeaks, leaks, or has come unhinged – don’t despair, we’re here to help"

Health Advocacy Team

  • Medical appointment note-taking and support 
  • Pick up equipment and medication
  • Health system navigation 
  • End-of-life support
  • Hospitalization support and follow-up
  • Health check-ins by phone or visits
  • Health education Newsletter column (To Your Health), workshops, special email alerts and website “Health Matters”
  • Coordinate storage of limited medical equipment available for members
    Coordinate community resource information

Helping Hands Team

  • Meal delivery/shopping/local errands
  • Simple Housekeeping
  • Home checks
  • Gardening/Landscaping advice or support
  • Companionship, phone check-in or visits
  • Errands and shopping
  • Basic mending
  • Coordinate cards and recovery baskets

Membership/Welcome Aboard Team

  • Recruitment
  • Interview potential members/home visit
  • Coordinate paperwork and screening and update paperwork when needed
  • Send Welcome Letter, distribute membership packet and, when requested, assign buddies 
  • Coordinate annual member renewals with HDV Treasurer
  • Coordinate orientation of new members annually

Board/Organizational Team

  • Leadership, oversight of HDV and Volunteer Service Teams
  • National Village-to-Village liaison
  • Organizational consultants
  • Storage and maintenance of archives
  • Organize and coordinate Executive Team
  • Update HDV Handbook annually 
  • Background checks

edited 11/06/2024