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Advocate as a Volunteer Ombudsman

United Way of Tarrant County
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    • 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
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Resident of Tarrant County

    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/

    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…

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer can be anywhere in the world
    Associated Location
    Fort Worth, Texas, Texas, US

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