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88 people are interested
Ombudsman Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: VOYCE-formerly named The Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
Please visit the new page to apply.
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88 people are interested
The Ombudsman Program is a federally mandated program that's mission is to educate and advocate for residents in long-term care facilities (nursing homes). Ombudsman Volunteers are assigned facilities to visit one or two days a week (4 hours). Ombudsman work to improve the quality of life for the residents they serve.
Our mission is to educate and empower persons and their families for quality living across the continuum of long-term care.
More opportunities with VOYCE-formerly named The Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About VOYCE-formerly named The Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
Location:
680 Craig Road Suite 245, Saint Louis, MO 63141, US
Mission Statement
To educate and empower persons and their families for quality living across the continuum of long term care.
Description
VOYCE strives toward a high quality of life for those living on the long-term care continuum by empowering and educating individuals and families.
VOYCE offers advocacy services to the 28,000 individuals who reside in more than 300 skilled nursing, assisted living and residential care communities in Greater St. Louis and northeast Missouri. More than 50% of these individuals have no one to advocate on their behalf.
The Long Term Care Ombudsman Program is one of the vital services provided by VOYCE. Volunteer ombudsman and staff are trained to identify issues, isolate particular causes of concern and skillfully resolve any challenges with compassion and respect for those living in a long-term care community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
March 17, 2016
SKILLS
- Fundraising
- CSR / Volunteer Coordination
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- minimum 1 year
- 21 years of age time commitment 2-4 hours per week