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Advocate as a Volunteer Ombudsman

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ORGANIZATION: United Way of Tarrant County

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Advocate for those in long-term care. A United Way long-term care ombudsman is a trained volunteer who advocates for quality of life and care for people living in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

You’ll work with residents, families and facility staff to help ensure these residents can continue a life of dignity, respect, choice and as much independence as possible. Support, Advocacy for Long-term Care Residents and Family

To be a volunteer ombudsman, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age.
  • Have no conflicts of interest.
  • Complete certification training.
  • Have transportation.

Volunteer hours are flexible, and no experience is required. Volunteers receive:

  • Free 36-hour certification course.
  • Ongoing support.
  • On-site experience during a three-month internship.
  • Continuing education.

Questions? Contact Yuri Martinez, Staff Ombudsman/Volunteer Coordinator at: yuri.martinez@unitedwaytarrant.org or 817-258-8104.

Visit our website at https://www.unitedwaytarrant.org/ombudsman/

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About United Way of Tarrant County

Location:

201 N. Rupert St., Ste. 107, Fort Worth, Texas, TX 76107, US

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide leadership and harness resources to solve Tarrant County’s toughest social challenges.

Description

For more than 100 years United Way of Tarrant County has worked to improve the lives of those in the communities we serve. As a nonprofit leader, we unite companies, organizations, schools, religious institutions and city/state and local governments to address the most crucial causes to build a stronger Tarrant County. We also serve as the regional grantee for Tarrant County’s Area Agency on Aging (AAA).

As we enter our second century, we are focused on:

  • Community Response - providing the basics for daily needs, disaster relief and veterans.
  • Community Health - ensuring a community where everyone can be safe and healthy, with a particular focus on underserved neighborhoods, women, children, older adults and those with disabilities
  • Financial Empowerment - equipping individuals with the tools for independence, from financial literacy to stable housing and transportation
  • Education and Learning - preparing the current and future workforce to contribute to their own success and to their community

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Community
Seniors
Advocacy & Human Rights, Community, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.

DATE POSTED

February 26, 2024

SKILLS

  • Advocacy
  • Conflict Resolution
  • People Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Relationship Building
  • Verbal / Written Communication

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • An initial 36-hour certification course and monthly trainings
  • Resident of Tarrant County

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