Nonprofit
Published 3 months ago
SPEAK UP for others! Be an Ombudsman/Medical Advocate.
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Rochester, NY
Details
Time Commitment:
A few hours per week
Commitment Details:
2-4 hours per week.
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
25
Cause Areas:
Health & Medicine, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Seniors & Retirement
Good For:
Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
21+
Other Requirements:
1 year minimum commitment; training required
Description
OMBUDSMAN: A trained volunteer who is NYS certified as an independent advocate for residents of nursing and adult homes and their families. Ombudsmen can help with resident's care and rights, personal concerns, financial concerns, administrative policies in nursing and adult homes, resident/staff misunderstandings, suspected neglect, mistreatment or abuse. Complete training and support is given to all volunteers.
Times: 8:30 am. to 4:00 pm.
Location: Lifespan - 1900 S. Clinton Ave. Rochester, NY.
Contact: (585) 244-8400 or psloan@lifespanrochester.org
Assignments are available throughout Monroe, Livingston, Ontario, Genesee, Wyoming, Seneca, Wayne and Yates Counties.
Location
On-site
1900 S Clinton Ave - & throughout Monroe County, Rochester, New York, US
