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Published 8/21/25 8:00PM

Ombudsman - Advocate for Elder Rights in Guernsey County

Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Cambridge, OH
I Want to Volunteer

    • Details

    Start Date:
    August 22, 2025
    End Date:
    November 20, 2025
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    Initial training required- we will provide
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    2
    Cause Areas:
    Disability, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Seniors & Retirement
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Annual training required- provided

    Description

    Come join our team! Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities is giving you an opportunity to make a difference! We’re currently looking for volunteers to join our Long Term Care Ombudsman Program who advocate for:

    • Resident rights
    • Choice in care delivery
    • Choice in daily preferences and activities
    • Quality care in all long term care settings, including nursing homes & assisted living facilities

    We need volunteers who are passionate about making sure residents are treated respectfully and have control over the quality of their lives. Volunteers will be trained as advocates.

    If you can speak for those who cannot speak for themselves, we need you!

    Location

    On-site
    Nursing Facilities Near You, Cambridge, Ohio, US

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