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Ombudsman Associate Training

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ORGANIZATION: ADVOCATES FOR BASIC LEGAL EQUALITY

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Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? Do you have a passion for advocating for others?

The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program needs YOU!

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated volunteers to be a voice for residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. We have volunteer opportunities in 17 counties in Ohio: Erie, Sandusky, Ottawa, Wood, Lucas, Fulton, Henry, Williams, Defiance, Paulding, Hancock, Hardin, Allen, Auglaize, Putnam, Van Wert, and Mercer. As an Ombudsman volunteer, you'll:

  • Visit residents: Offer companionship and a friendly ear.
  • Identify concerns: Help resolve issues and improve quality of life.
  • Advocate for rights: Ensure residents are treated with dignity and respect.
  • Be a vital link: Connect residents with the resources they need.

No prior experience is necessary - we provide comprehensive training and ongoing support. What you do need is empathy, good listening skills, and a commitment to making a positive impact.

Your time, your compassion, and your voice can profoundly improve the lives of vulnerable seniors.

Ready to learn more and become an advocate?

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About ADVOCATES FOR BASIC LEGAL EQUALITY

Location:

525 JEFFRSON AVE STE 300, TOLEDO, OH 43604, US

Mission Statement

Informing residents and families of their rights, working to resolve uncomplicated complaints, providing community contact for residents and working to empower residents and families to advocate for themselves. These are the goals of the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program. Volunteers are essential to the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. As a volunteer, you will receive training, certification, and continuing education opportunities. Volunteers are required to participate in several training sessions before becoming an Ombudsman.

Description

The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program at ABLE works to uphold the rights of people who receive long-term care by investigating and resolving complaints about long-term care ranging from admission and discharge problems to abuse, neglect and violations of civil rights.

CAUSE AREAS

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

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

525 Jefferson AveSTE 300Toledo, OH 43604

(41.65068,-83.53796)
 

SKILLS

  • Healthcare
  • People Skills
  • Relationship Building
  • Verbal / Written Communication

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Training includes classroom and field training. After training, we ask a minimum of 1 facility visit a month.

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