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Long Term Care Ombudsman Volunteer Pen Pal in AL, counties, Mad. Limestone, Marshall, Jax., Dekalb.

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ORGANIZATION: TARCOG - Ombudsman Program

  • 30 people are interested

The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTC) of TARCOG, is actively recruiting volunteers for our Pen Pal Program. We are planning to pair residents of long-term care facilities, here in our community with a volunteer who will write to them on a regular basis.

There’s something very authentic and personal about a hand-written note or letter. It not only makes residents feel special, but it will provide a connection to someone outside of their day-to-day environment. It lets the resident know that someone is thinking of them and provides another outlet for socialization for both parties.

A volunteer would be partnered with one or two residents from a facility and communicate with them either over the phone, by letter, and or email.

Training is required for all our volunteer opportunities. We are mindful of the pandemic and seek to offer training in the safest way possible.
We are currently only recruiting for the five county areas we serve in the state of Alabama, (Madison, Limestone, Jackson, Dekalb and Marshall Counties)

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About TARCOG - Ombudsman Program

Location:

5075 Research Drive NW, Huntsville, AL 35805, US

Mission Statement

As the region's Area Agency on Aging (AAA), TARCOG provides many services to the region's elderly population. The AAA is the place to go for answers on Aging, when someone needs help with Aging-related decisions. The AAA plans and manages a system of in-home and community services to help seniors maintain their independence and dignity, and it administer federal, state, local, and private funds to support those services. Working closely with local governments, service agencies, and volunteers, the AAA provides services and pulls together other resources to help people stay as active, healthy, and in-control as possible.

Description

The volunteer ombudsman serves an invaluable role in assisting the long-term care ombudsman program in meeting the advocacy needs of the long-term care resident by visiting long-term care facilities and reporting any complaints/problems to the Certified Long-Term Care Ombudsman if the resident so requests, and ensuring that the resident's medical, legal, and community rights are preserved and protected.

The volunteer ombudsman may also support outreach, community education and recrutiment on behalf of the Ombudsman Program.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
People with Disabilities
Seniors
Community, People with Disabilities, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Multiple locations Huntsville, AL 35805

(34.69397,-86.61071)
 

SKILLS

  • Literacy / Reading
  • English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
  • People Skills
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Relationship Building
  • Verbal / Written Communication

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Orientation or Training
  • At the minimum a year.
  • We are recruiting volunteers who live in the state of Alabama in the 5 county areas of Madison, Limestone, Marshall, Jackson and Dekalb. Most be willing to communicate with their Pen Pal as much as they can but at a minimum twice a month.

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