Clackamas County: Volunteer Advocates Needed

Role Overview Certified Volunteer Ombudsmen (om·buds·men / ˈȯm-, -bədz-, -ˌmen) work as a team to advocate for the rights and dignity of residents who are elderly and disabled living in long-term care facilities. Ombudsmen are the voice of the consumer and work to make the system responsive to individual needs and wishes. Ombudsman investigate and resolve problems collegially until resident concerns have been resolved. Volunteer Need There are many facilities in need of a volunteer to advocate for residents living in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and adult foster homes. Residents have no one to watch out for them or speak up when things go wrong: call lights go unanswered, meals arrive cold, or medications are given incorrectly. Volunteer Experience Volunteers enjoy a flexible schedule, seeing the difference they make for the resident, local training and support, an opportunity to expand learning and meet like-minded people. You don’t have to be an expert—you just have to care. Great training and a team environment come with the job. Make a difference today as a volunteer Ombudsman. Learning more is easy! Visit our website below to sign up. Or call, View phone number on click.appcast.io and ask about volunteering today. Your Impact Every day, residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities encounter challenges they can’t face alone. Call lights go unanswered, meals arrive cold, or medications are given incorrectly. Some residents feel forgotten. Some have no one to speak up when things go wrong. That’s where you come in. As a volunteer with the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, you’ll visit residents, listen to their concerns, resolve complaints, and advocate for their rights. You don’t need a special degree—just a compassionate heart, a listening ear, and a desire to make a difference. A few hours of your time each week can mean the world to someone who feels invisible. You can help ensure they receive the right care, have the lifestyle they want, and are treated with dignity. Get Involved Stand up. Speak out. Make their voices heard. Call the office at View phone number on click.appcast.io for more information or apply online by clicking this link //form.jotform.com/201555656015048 #J-18808-Ljbffr Oregon Long-Term Care Ombudsman