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10 people are interested
Looking to make a difference in the lives of Seniors? Become an advocate as a Volunteer Ombudsman.
ORGANIZATION: Maine Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
Please visit the new page to apply.
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10 people are interested
The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is looking for individuals who are interested in joining a group of dedicated volunteers who visit residents in long-term care facilities across the state. Volunteer Ombudsman are advocates who provide a voice for the concerns of long-term care consumers who are living in a nursing home, residential care home or assisted living facility. Volunteers make regular visits, observe conditions and engage residents in conversation to learn about problems or concerns they may have regarding care and services.
Volunteers hail from all walks of life: physicians, teachers, clergy, homemakers, nurses to name a few. The common thread, and by far the most important trait, is that they all want to improve the quality of life for seniors and individuals with disabilities receiving long-term care services.
More opportunities with Maine Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Maine Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
Location:
61 Winthrop Street, Augusta, ME 04330, US
Mission Statement
To provide advocacy for residents of Nursing Homes, Residential Care facilities and Assisted Living Facilities throughout the state as well as consumers of Home Care and Adult Day Care Services.
Description
The Maine Long Term Care Ombudsman Program is a private, nonprofit statewide agency that advocates for residents of Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, Residential Care Facilities, and consumers of Home Care and Adult Day Care Services. Ombudsman is a Swedish word for citizen advocate. We are federally and state funded. The Ombudsman Program's mandate is to promote and protect resident rights and to monitor issues related to quality of care and dignity. Because of mandates added by the Maine State Legislature, the Maine Ombudsman Program advocates for all consumers of long term care, whether they reside in their own home or a facility.
Our volunteers visit residents of long term care facilities at least twice each month, but are urged to visit weekly and file reports with the Program outlining their interactions, activities and observations.
Volunteers must attend a two day initial training. Additionally, volunteers are expected to attend regional quarterly meetings.
If you have the heart of an advocate and care about dignity and quality of care for those who may not be able to speak for themselves, please contact us.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
61 Winthrop StreetAugusta, ME 04330
DATE POSTED
August 7, 2018
SKILLS
- Multi-Tasking
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 25
- Orientation or Training
- 1-2 hrs per week, one year commitment