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Published 10/6/25 9:45AM

SPEAK UP for others! Be an Ombudsman/Medical Advocate.

AmeriCorps Seniors of Monroe County, NY
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Rochester, 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:
    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

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