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Published 10/1/25 3:37PM

Do you have Genuine Concern for Older Adults...Become their Advocate!

Old Colony Elder Services
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Brockton, MA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Commitment Details:
    Approximately 2 hours per week for visits, 2 hours per month for meetings. Schedule is very flexible-visits can be anytime, 7 days a week between the hours of 10:00am-7pm
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    4
    Cause Areas:
    Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Seniors & Retirement
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Kind, compassionate and desire to help older persons. Good listener with good communication and organizational skills.

    Description

    Old Colony Planning Council is seeking caring and compassionate volunteers to help seniors in nursing, transitional care units and rest homes. As a long term care Ombudsman volunteer you will visit residents weekly to listen, support and be their advocate. You will assist them in resolving concerns about their care and quality of life in a long-term care facility. Training will be provided in resident advocacy, dispute resolutions and long-term care regulations. You will be compensated for your mileage at the current IRS rate for your weekly visits. Please consider volunteering to make a difference in the lives of the residents, to help advocate for their health and well being.

    Location

    On-site
    Brockton, Massachusetts, US

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