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3 people are interested
Volunteer Ombudsman-Board on Aging & Long Term Care
ORGANIZATION: Wisconsin Board on Aging and Long Term Care
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3 people are interested
The Wisconsin Board on Aging and Long Term Care is seeking Volunteer Ombudsman to serve throughout the state. This is a very rewarding and flexible volunteer opportunity. We ask for a time commitment of 2 hours per week, any day of the week, between the hours of 8:00am-8:00pm. For more information visit our website https://longtermcare.wi.gov/Pages/Volunteer.aspx or call 1-800-815-0015.
Join a team that helps nursing home residents know and understand their rights?
We train and support volunteers to be advocates for nursing home residents 60 and older. Volunteer Ombudsmen make unannounced visits to their assigned facility once a week between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., providing a valuable opportunity for residents to share concerns, offer ideas and talk with someone independent of the facility. This volunteer program promotes residents’ rights and many times volunteers are the voice for residents who don’t have family or visitors. The residents look forward to the weekly visits with their Volunteer Ombudsman. Current volunteers say that they get more out of being an advocate in the program than they give-it’s a win-win for everyone!
Volunteers should:
- Enjoy spending time with nursing home residents.
- Make unannounced, weekly visits to an assigned facility during designated time frames.
- Agree to follow all training, safety & infection control practices.
- Pass a criminal background check, (Paid by our agency)
- Be free from conflict of interest.
- Attend mandatory training.
- Provide your own transportation.
- Complete & submit monthly reports.
- Commit to at least 6 - 12 months.
Apply to become a Volunteer Ombudsman
Refer to our website https://longtermcare.wi.gov/Pages/Volunteer.aspx
or call 1800-815-0015 to ask any questions or to request an application packet.
More opportunities with Wisconsin Board on Aging and Long Term Care
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Wisconsin Board on Aging and Long Term Care
Location:
1402 Pankrazt Street, Madison, WI 53704, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Board on Aging and Long Term Care is to advocate for the interests of the state's long term care consumers, to inform those consumers of their rights, and to educate the public at large about health care systems and long term care.
Description
The Wisconsin Volunteer Ombudsman program celebrated 25 years of service in May of 2019. This program provides support in 32 counties throughout Wisconsin. Trained volunteers make unannounced weekly visits to a designated long term care facility, working to empower residents & their families to communicate concerns and complaints by providing support and empowerment. The Volunteer Ombudsman assists residents by being their voice and working hand in hand with the facility staff to resolve issues.
Requirements: Agree to a 6 month commitment, Pass a criminal background check , (paid by our agency), Be free from conflict of interest, A ttend 7 1/2 -hour training, p rovide own transportation, m ake unannounced, weekly visits to assigned facility, c omplete monthly reports, and e njoy spending time with residents in nursing homes.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Madison, WI 53704
DATE POSTED
February 13, 2024
SKILLS
- Advocacy
- Conflict Resolution
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2 to 4 hours per week. At the volunteers convenience between the hours of 8:00am-8:00pm. 6 month commitment requested.
- All potential Volunteers must complete an application, a conflict of interest form, submit to a background check, and attend required training sessions (To be determined).