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3 people are interested
Be an Advocate - Ensure the Rights of Those Living in Long-Term Care Facilities
ORGANIZATION: Land-of-Sky RSVP
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3 people are interested
Looking for a rewarding way to contribute to your community, consider becoming an Nursing Home & Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee (CAC) member and advocate for those living in long-term care. Volunteers visit facilities both formally and informally to ensure the facility is maintaining the spirit of its Residents’ Bill of Rights. Volunteers receive training and support through the Area Agency on Aging’s Regional Ombudsman Program. Volunteers need to be residents of the county where they serve. Duties include attending CAC meetings, visiting facilities regularly, and communicating with residents and staff. To be eligible to serve, volunteers cannot have a family member who lives in a facility in the county where they serve nor can they have a financial interest in a facility. Interested volunteers are required to complete an application, background check and be approved by the county commissioner appointed to the CAC. Volunteers are needed in Buncombe, Henderson, Madison and Transylvania counties in North Carolina. Click to Learn More
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About Land-of-Sky RSVP
Location:
339 New Leicsters Hwy, Suite 140, Asheville, NC 28806, US
Mission Statement
RSVP is a National Service Program sponsored locally by the Land-of-Sky Regional Council.
Land of Sky Regional Council: Land-of-Sky Regional Council is a multi-county, local government planning and development organization in North Carolina. It is one of 1 7 such organizations in the state and serves Region B, which includes the counties of Buncombe, Henderson, Madison and Transylvania.
Description
You’ve gained a lifetime of experience. Now is the time to put your skills and talents to good use by volunteering through RSVP.
RSVP is America’s largest volunteer network for people age 55 and better. Join RSVP and you join nearly 500,000 volunteers across the country who are tackling tough issues in their communities. Your local RSVP is sponsored by the Land-of-Sky Regional Council offering a full range of volunteer opportunities throughout Buncombe, Henderson, Madison and Transylvania Counties in Western North Carolina.
With RSVP, you choose how and where you want to serve. You choose the amount of time you want to give. And you choose whether you want to draw on your skills or develop new ones. In short, you find the opportunity that’s right for you.
When you volunteer, you’re not just helping others--you’re helping yourself. Volunteering leads to new discoveries and new friends. Plus, studies show that volunteering helps you live longer and promotes a positive outlook on life.
So get involved, and join RSVP today!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Land of Sky Regional Council339 New Leicester HwySuite 140Asheville, NC 28806
DATE POSTED
February 8, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 55
- Orientation or Training
- 1 year committment
- Approval by County Commissioner