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LIGHT the Way! Be an Ombudsman Friendly Visitor
ORGANIZATION: RSVP of Warren County (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program)
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Did you know nearly 60% of nursing home residents have no visitors, and need someone to help them voice their concerns? Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. If you want to help others make informed choices about where they live and the care they receive we welcome you as an Ombudsman volunteer.
These friendly visitors are advocates who adopt a nearby nursing home or assisted living and visit with residents twice per month. They educate residents to know their rights, work with residents to resolve basic concerns, make observations of the facility.
Pro Seniors long-term care ombudsmen are advocates who ensure that people are being treated with respect in their long-term care situation. Ombudsmen adopt a nearby nursing home or assisted living and visit twice per month educating residents to know their rights. With the client’s permission they work with them to resolve basic concerns. handle complaints about long-term care services and act as a go-between, voicing the needs and concerns of the clients to nursing homes, home health agencies, and other providers of long-term care. They also enjoy visiting with the residents!
Volunteers complete 10 hours of training and shadow a staff ombudsman for 2 hours and must pass the certification exam from the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman.
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About RSVP of Warren County (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program)
Location:
645 Oak Street, Lebanon, OH 45036, US
Mission Statement
RSVP enriches the lives of men and women, age 55 and over, through meaningful volunteer service that use their time and abilities to impact the Warren County community.
Description
Make a Difference in Your Community!
The RSVP Volunteer Program provides opportunities for individuals 55 and over to make a difference in their community through volunteer service. RSVP volunteers contribute anywhere from a few to over forty hours a week, serving at schools, museums, and other nonprofit and public organizations to help meet critical community needs. RSVP offers maximum flexibility and choice to its volunteers. RSVP matches the personal interests and skills of the volunteer with opportunities to help impact the community. The program offers supplemental insurance while volunteering and training from the agency or organization where volunteers are placed.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
570 N. State Rt. 741Lebanon, OH 45036
DATE POSTED
June 26, 2023
SKILLS
- Advocacy
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 55
- Orientation or Training
- One year commitment four hours per month.
- Empathy for the elderly population. Communication skills to converse with residents who may have difficulty comprehending or speaking. Comfortable speaking with facility staff to resolve simple problems. Transportation to and from facility.