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ORGANIZATION: Family Service Agency (Santa Maria)

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 7 people are interested
Be a Superhero for frail elderly
Volunteer Long Term Care Ombudsman representatives advocate for the rights of residents in skilled nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Help resolve conflicts and improve seniors' quality of life.

The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program of Santa Barbara County is looking for dedicated volunteers in the Santa Maria/Lompoc area.

Ombudsman representatives advocate for the rights of residents in skilled nursing homes and assisted living facilities, help resolve conflicts, and improve their quality of life.

Ideal volunteer candidates will:

  • Meet the minimum age requirement of 21 years.
  • Be computer literate.
  • Volunteer a minimum of four hours per week for at least one year.
  • Complete basic and ongoing monthly trainings.
  • Possess strong interpersonal skills.
  • Be passionate about serving our most vulnerable citizens.

We provide training to become a State-certified Ombudsman! If you’re passionate about helping this population and want to make a difference, please call Marco Quintanar at (805) 922-1236, ext. 223.

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About Family Service Agency (Santa Maria)

Location:

120 East Jones St., Suite 130, Santa Maria, CA 93454, US

Mission Statement

Family Service Agency (FSA) has long been regarded as one of Santa Barbara County’s most reliable and effective nonprofit human service organizations. Our mission is to strengthen and advocate for families and individuals of all ages and diversities, helping to create and preserve a healthy community.

Description

Established in 1899, FSA continues to improve the health and well-being of our community’s most vulnerable children, families and seniors. Our transformative and essential programs include:

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Santa Barbara County
  • Family Support Services
  • Long Term Care Ombusdman
  • School Counseling Services
  • Senior Services
  • Youth & Family Behavioral Health

FSA programs ensure access to food, shelter, and other basic needs, as well as youth mentoring, case management, advocacy and a wide-array of mental health programs. We are committed to providing services where they are needed most: in the community. Eighty percent of our services are delivered on school campuses, at community centers and in clients’ homes. Our programs, which serve more than 16,000 people annually, combine clinical expertise, bilingual and bicultural staff, and close collaboration with other agencies. At FSA, all services are provided free or on a sliding fee/donation scale and no one is denied assistance because of an inability to pay.

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Health & Medicine
Seniors
Advocacy & Human Rights, Health & Medicine, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Santa Maria areaSanta Maria, CA 93455

(34.884,-120.429)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 21
  • Orientation or Training
  • A minimum of 4 hours per week for at least 1 year
  • computer and interpersonal skills

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