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17 people are interested
Advocate for residents in nursing homes, adult homes and assisted living facilities.
ORGANIZATION: Family and Children's Association
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17 people are interested
This is an opportunity to advocate for residents living in nursing homes, adult homes and assisted living facilities in Nassau County.
Before placement in a facility a volunteer must complete 6 days of training to satisfy the NYS Certification requirement. Ongoing training is required and provided throughout the volunteer experience.
As a NYS Certified Ombudsperson, you would advocate for the residients to ensure that their rights, dignity and quality of care are being met. The volunteer works in collaboration with resident, resident's family, facility administrtion and regulatory agencies.
This volunteer opportunity requires a two year commitment to visit their assigned facility for approximately 2 to 4 hours a week, one day a week.
Margaret Hromada, Program Director,Family and Children's Association Ombudservice 516-466-9718
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About Family and Children's Association
Location:
100 E Old Country Road, Mineola, NY 11501, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Family and Children's Association is to protect and strengthen Long Island's most vulnerable individuals including children, seniors and families. We offer assistance to those who are experiencing social, emotional and/or economic challenges.
Description
With over 30 programs reaching infants, children, teenagers, and seniors, Family and Children's volunteers are seen as a vital resource in our capacity to serve families of Long Island. You can make a difference in your community and in the lives of individuals by joining our team of over 200 volunteers.
Volunteer opportunities at Family and Children's Association are varied and diverse. Working with teenagers, assisting children in our daycare nursery, mentoring adolescents, or helping seniors, volunteers are links in the network of services that are taking care of people's needs.
We invite you to consider asking yourself the question, "What can I do to make a difference?" Please consider Family and Children's Association the place where you can get involved in helping others.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Various Locations in Nassau CountyMineola, NY 11501
DATE POSTED
October 18, 2017
SKILLS
- Problem Solving
- People Skills
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- After training 2-4 hours weekly.
- Attend ongoing training.