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Published 10/27/25 8:44AM

SPEAK UP for others! Be an Ombudsman/Medical Advocate

AmeriCorps Seniors of Livingston County, New York
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Mt. Morris, NY
I Want to Help

    • Details

    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:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    55+
    Other Requirements:
    1 year minimum commitment

    Description

    SPEAK UP for others! Be an Ombudsman/Medical Advocate

    Definition: OMBUDSMAN: A trained volunteer who is NYS certified as an independent advocate for residents of nursing and adult homes and their families.

    Ombudsman 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.

    • 5 day training required.

    Assignments are available throughout LIVINGSTON, Monroe, Ontario, Genesee, Wyoming,Wayne, Seneca and Yates Counties.

    Volunteers who are Ombudsman through RSVP receive the following benefits:

    • Supplemental accident and liability insurance coverage at no cost
    • Invitation to annual RSVP Volunteer Recognition event, as well as Lifespan Volunteer events

    Location

    On-site
    RSVP of Livingston County & throughout area, 3 Murray Hill and throughout Livingston County, Mt. Morris, New York, US
    3 Murray Hill and throughout Livingston County

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