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85 people are interested
Be an ADVOCATE! Serve as a Long-Term Care Certified Volunteer Ombudsman!
ORGANIZATION: The Senior Source, Senior Citizens of Greater Dallas
Please visit the new page to apply.
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85 people are interested
Long-Term Care Volunteer Ombudsmen are TRAINED and CERTIFIED to investigate and resolve concerns on behalf of residents in Dallas County (Texas) nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Certified Volunteer Ombudsmen spend a minimum of 2 hours per week visiting residents and advocating for their rights and quality care. One year commitment, references, and background check are required. Times are flexible.
To learn more about the role of an ombudsman, please copy & paste the links below in your browser to watch two YouTube training videos from the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program: Advocacy and Communication Skills:
Scenario 1: Anne Walker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sm-8DsnDnxo&feature=youtu.be
Scenario 2: Brian Brashear: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZJtzm_sA1Q&feature=youtu.be
Don't miss out on this rewarding opportunity to MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE in the quality of life of our most often forgotten seniors. Contact Suzanna Sulfstede, Program Director, for more information at 214-823-5700 or ssulfstede@theseniorsource.org.
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About The Senior Source, Senior Citizens of Greater Dallas
Location:
3910 Harry Hines, Dallas, TX 75219, US
Mission Statement
To improve the quality of life of older adults in the greater Dallas area through protection, eldercare, financial security, advocacy,volunteerism, and employment services.
Description
For more than 40 years, we've been THE SENIORSOURCE in the Dallas area. Today, The Senior Source, Senior Citizens of Greater Dallas operates 10 programs for the very active retiree to services for the most frail elderly in nursing homes, including intergenerational, eldercare, guardianship, in-home, and employment services.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3910 Harry Hines Blvd.Dallas, TX 75219
DATE POSTED
October 17, 2022
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2 hours per week
- Dallas County (Texas) long-term care facilities