Governor’s Commission On Senior Services Seeks New Members
- 06/12/26
Salem (OR) — Do you want to make sure Oregon is an age-friendly state? Are you passionate about enhancing and protecting older Oregonians’ quality of life?
The Governor's Commission on Senior Services (GCSS) seeks applicants for multiple open positions.
The commission works to ensure that older adults have access to services that provide choice, independence and dignity. Oregon is developing a Multi-Sector Plan for Aging to better support people at every stage of life. Commission members are a part of this planning.
The Governor appoints commission members for a three-year term. Members can serve two terms.
Adults of all ages can apply, but most committee members must be 60 or older. Overall, the commission membership must include:
- Representatives of public and private agencies that focus on the needs of older adults
- Advocates for older adults
- Members of advocacy organizations that represent the interests of older adults and people with disabilities who receive services from the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS)
- Individuals who receive ODHS services, including people who experience disabilities.
If you identify with any of these criteria and want to make a difference in the lives of older Oregonians, please apply on Workday. For help using Workday, email adam.g.hansen@odhs.oregon.gov or call 503-855-8438. For more information about the commission, email gcss.info@odhsoha.oregon.gov.
Governor’s Commission On Senior Services Seeks New Members
- 06/12/26
Salem (OR) — Do you want to make sure Oregon is an age-friendly state? Are you passionate about enhancing and protecting older Oregonians’ quality of life?
The Governor's Commission on Senior Services (GCSS) seeks applicants for multiple open positions.
The commission works to ensure that older adults have access to services that provide choice, independence and dignity. Oregon is developing a Multi-Sector Plan for Aging to better support people at every stage of life. Commission members are a part of this planning.
The Governor appoints commission members for a three-year term. Members can serve two terms.
Adults of all ages can apply, but most committee members must be 60 or older. Overall, the commission membership must include:
- Representatives of public and private agencies that focus on the needs of older adults
- Advocates for older adults
- Members of advocacy organizations that represent the interests of older adults and people with disabilities who receive services from the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS)
- Individuals who receive ODHS services, including people who experience disabilities.
If you identify with any of these criteria and want to make a difference in the lives of older Oregonians, please apply on Workday. For help using Workday, email adam.g.hansen@odhs.oregon.gov or call 503-855-8438. For more information about the commission, email gcss.info@odhsoha.oregon.gov.