Nonprofit
Published 12/10/25 1:28PM

Volunteers needed to advocate for residents of nursing homes, board and care homes and assisted living facilities.

Hybrid, Volunteer must be in or near San Francisco, CA
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Commitment Details:
    One year commitment requested, approximately 5 flexible hours weekly
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Seniors & Retirement
    Benefits:
    Training Provided, Language / Cultural Support Available
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Become a Certified Ombudsman!

    The Ombudsman Program is a federally mandated visiting advocacy program. Professional staff and volunteers receive and investigate complaints regarding the health, safety, welfare, and rights of older adults and people with disabilities living in long-term care facilities. It is the only long-term care advocacy program in the United States.

    Our mission is to advocate for the dignity, quality of life, and quality of care for residents living in long-term care facilities.

    Ombudsmen are trained professionals who are certified by the State of California. Our primary concerns are residents’ rights, dignity, and quality of life. We play an indispensable part in the well-being of people who cannot speak for themselves. Becoming a certified ombudsman requires 36 hours of free training and 10 hours of shadowing, provided by the San Francisco Ombudsman Program.

    Services are always 100% free and completely confidential.

    To learn more, please call (415) 751-9788 or Email: ombudsman@felton.org

    Location

    Hybrid
    Volunteer must be in or near San Francisco, CA
    Associated Location

    LTCO Office

    6221 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA None, United States
    3rd Fl.

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    You can find the application on our website, or you can also call our office to learn more about the program before submitting an application. (415) 751-9788.

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