VISITING ADVOCATES NEEDED FOR ISOLATED SENIORS IN NURSING HOMES

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THE SAN FRANCISCO LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEER FIELD OMBUDSMAN TO HELP REDUCE ISOLATION FOR RESIDENTS IN LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES.

Advocate for those who need it most: Volunteer as a Long-Term Care Ombudsman!

The San Francisco Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is a government-funded program that relies on dedicated and compassionate volunteers to help protect and advocate for the rights and wellbeing of vulnerable residents in long-term care facilities. It is the only long-term care advocacy program in San Francisco!

What do Volunteers do?

• Volunteers visit facilities regularly and are trained to identify and address concerns and complaints raised by residents or their families and work with facility staff and administrators to find solutions.
• Volunteers complete a free comprehensive training program, which includes topics such as resident rights, elder abuse prevention, communication skills, and advocacy strategies.
• Volunteers may also advocate for policy and legislative changes to improve the quality of care and protection of long-term care residents.
• Volunteers are expected to commit to a minimum of five hours per week for at least one year and are assigned to a specific facility or group of facilities.

Long-Term Care Ombudsmen are:

• Observers
• Listeners
• Investigators
• Mediators
• Problem-solvers

INTERESTED? Contact: (415)751-9788 or ombudsman@felton.org

*Volunteers bilingual in Chinese, Spanish or Russian a plus but not required.

This is your opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of many! Call us today!