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Published 11/13/25 4:15PM
Advocate for Individuals in Nursing & Assisted Living Homes
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Ashland, OH
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
Time Commitment:
A few hours per month
Commitment Details:
Visit a nursing or assisted living home in you county a couple of hours a month on your schedule. Volunteers make residents, loved ones, and providers aware of residents' rights and, working with staff ombudsmen, advocate for those rights.
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
10
Cause Areas:
Disability, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Seniors & Retirement
Benefits:
Training Provided, Academic Credit Available
Good For:
Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Wheelchair Accessible
Description
Do you have a heart for older adults in your community?
Volunteer a couple hours a month or intern with Ohio’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program.
As an Associate, you are critical to the success of the Program and will visit a nursing or assisted living home close to your home.
Volunteers will receive 16 hours of classroom training, along with related worksheets and in person training in your assigned home with a staff ombudsman from our regional program and are certified to perform certain duties, including:
- Providing residents with information about the Program and Resident Rights
- Assisting with follow up on complaints with guidance from staff ombudsmen
- Being a voice for those who are unable to make their voice heard
- Enhancing the quality of care and life for nursing or assisted living home residents
- We look forward to talking with you!
Location
On-site
Near Your Home or School (if interning)
Ashland, Ohio, US
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