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Published 9/1/25 8:00PM

Advocate as a Volunteer Ombudsman

United Way of Tarrant County
Remote, Volunteer must be in or near Fort Worth, Texas, TX
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Commitment Details:
    An initial 36-hour certification course and monthly trainings
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Seniors & Retirement
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Resident of Tarrant County and must complete a background check

    Description

    Advocate as a Volunteer Ombudsman

    Advocate for those in long-term care. A United Way long-term care ombudsman is a trained volunteer who advocates for quality of life and care for people living in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

    You’ll work with residents, families and facility staff to help ensure these residents can continue a life of dignity, respect, choice and as much independence as possible. Support, Advocacy for Long-term Care Residents and Family

    To be a volunteer ombudsman, you must:

    • Be at least 18 years of age.
    • Have no conflicts of interest.
    • Complete certification training.
    • Have transportation.

    Volunteer hours are flexible, and no experience is required. Volunteers receive:

    • Free 36-hour certification course.
    • Ongoing support.
    • On-site experience during a three-month internship.
    • Continuing education.

    Questions? Contact Yuri Martinez, Staff Ombudsman/Volunteer Coordinator at: yuri.martinez@unitedwaytarrant.org or 817-258-8104.

    Visit our website at https://www.unitedwaytarrant.org/ombudsman/

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in or near Fort Worth, Texas, TX
    Associated Location

    Must be able to volunteer in Tarrant County Texas

    Fort Worth, Texas, Texas, US

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