Become An Ombudsman
Make a significant difference in the lives of our most vulnerable citizens
As a trained Long-Term Care Ombudsman, you can advocate for the rights of residents in skilled nursing homes and assisted living facilities, help resolve conflicts, and improve their quality of life.
Volunteer today!
The primary responsibility of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is to investigate complaints made by or on behalf of residents of care facilities. These facilities include nursing homes, residential care facilities for the elderly (also known as board and care homes), and assisted living facilities.
Ideal volunteer candidates:
- Meet the minimum age requirement of 21 years
- Be computer literate
- Can volunteer a minimum of four hours per week for at least one year
- Complete basic and ongoing monthly trainings
- Possess strong interpersonal skills
- Are passionate about serving our most vulnerable citizens
Ombudsman representatives advocate for improvements in resident care and work to improve resident quality of life. They make a difference in the lives of residents and their families by visiting residents regularly, addressing and resolving quality of care and safety issues, training staff, families and residents on resident’s rights and abuse prevention, helping prevent inappropriate evictions, and more.
Are You Interested?
Please provide us with the information below and we will be in touch!