Last updated on April 22, 2008

The Volunteer Ombudsman opportunity is not only extremely meaningful, but it fits into you personal schedule! If you want to make a difference and help older people this is for you! Protect the rights of elderly people by making unannounced and focused weekly visits to assisted living facilities. A Volunteer Ombudsman receives all training necessary for this opportunity. Once trained, you will be placed as a Volunteer Ombudsman in a local assisted living facility that you visit on a weekly basis for 2-3 hours. You will be an Advocate for the rights of residents living in the facility. This includes talking and listening to residents' concerns, empowering residents to speak up, voicing concerns for residents who cannot speak for themselves, observing general conditions and daily activities in the facility such as what is and is NOT going on, explaining Ombudsman Program Services, making sure residents are treated with dignity and respects, and ensuring resident's quality of life is maintained. Make a difference in the lives of Elders and much more!

Volunteers must complete 7 hours of initial training with the Volunteer Coordinator and Regional Ombudsman for Dane County. Volunteers must pass a criminal background check provided by the Board on Aging and Long Term Care. Volunteers must have access to own transportation, transportation will not be provided by the Board on Aging and Long Term Care. Volunteers must make at least a 6 month commitment. Continuous educational training and support provided.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Board on Aging & Long Term Care

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers

Adults (26-54) Individual Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25)

We need volunteers who are free at these times

Evenings Weekends Weekdays Weekly

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Contact Person:
Emily Wirkus, Volunteer Coordinator, (608) 246-7004, (email)

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Address:

1402 Pankratz Street, Suite 111 Madison, WI 53704 (See a map)

Directions:

This is the address of the Board on Aging and Long Term Care - Central Office, address of volunteer opportunity will vary by facilty location.

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Statewide:		Available throughout all of Wisconsin

Web Site: http://longtermcare.state.wi.us

Additional Information

Is this an opportunity for youth to volunteer?
	No
Is this opportunity appropriate for court-ordered service?
	No

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