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31 people are interested
Advocate for nursing home residents/Volunteer Ombudsman Representative
ORGANIZATION: MIFA (Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association)
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31 people are interested
Advocate for the rights of nursing home residents through MIFA's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. After a 12-hour training and certification, you will visit an assigned nursing home once a week and help to promote good care and resident rights.
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About MIFA (Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association)
Location:
910 Vance Ave., Memphis, TN 38126, US
Mission Statement
MIFA (Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association) supports the independence of vulnerable seniors and families in crisis through high-impact programs.
Description
MIFA began in Memphis in 1968 following the sanitation workers' strike and the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Religious and lay leaders founded the organization as a means for all people to put their faith into action. Since its founding, MIFA has offered a hand up to hundreds of thousands of Mid-Southerners in need. This flexible local organization offers a variety of services to nurture our community. Donations of time, leadership, services and funds from individuals and community groups are critical to our success.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
910 Vance AvenueMemphis, TN 38126
DATE POSTED
November 9, 2015
SKILLS
- Elder care
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Visit nursing homes weekly; serve for one year
- Must provide references; no conflicts of interest