Volunteer Ombudsman
ORGANIZATION: Volunteer Ombudsman Program - Board on Aging & Long Term Care
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The Wisconsin Board on Aging & Long Term Care, Volunteer Ombudsman Program is seeking Volunteer Ombudsman to serve throughout the state. This is a rewarding and flexible volunteer opportunity. We ask for a time commitment of approximately 2 hours per week, any day of the week, between the hours of 8:00am-8:00pm. For more information, please call 1-800-815-0015 or visit our website, https://longtermcare.wi.gov/Pages/Volunteer.aspx.
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About Volunteer Ombudsman Program - Board on Aging & Long Term Care
Location:
1402 Pankratz Street, Suite 111, 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 was established in 1994, to supplement and extend the advocacy services of the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, focusing solely on residents living in skilled nursing facilities. The Volunteer Ombudsman Program operates in 36 counties throughout Wisconsin. Trained volunteers make unannounced weekly visits to a designated long term care facility, working to empower residents and their families to communicate concerns and complains by providing support and empowerment. The Volunteer Ombudsmen assist residents by being their voice and working hand-in-hand with the facility staff to resolve issues.
Requirements: pass a criminal background check, (paid by our agency); attend training; make unannounced, weekly visits to assigned facility; and enjoy spending time with residents in nursing homes.
CAUSE AREAS
Advocacy & Human Rights,
Community,
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Multiple locations , WI 53581
(43.36734 ,-90.41252 )
DATE POSTED
March 27, 2025
SKILLS
- Advocacy
- Conflict Resolution
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 6-month commitment requested. Average 2-4 hours per week, at the volunteer's convenience, between 8:00am-8:00pm.
- All potential volunteers must complete an application, a conflict of interest form, submit to a background check, and attend required training.