State Certified Ombudsman Volunteer
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WE ARE CURRENTLY SEARCHING FOR COMPASSIONATE, CARING AND PATIENT VOLUNTEERS TO BECOME STATE CERTIFIED OMBUDSMEN IN LONG TERM CARE FACILITIES!!!With over 400 facilities in San Mateo County, we rely on a team of volunteers to visit the facilities regularly to observe the environment and advocate for residents when there is an issue.The role of an Ombudsman Representative is to mediate, negotiate, and make sure the situation is resolved so that the elder is safe and well cared-for. If you have these qualities, we’d love to talk to you. The program does have the following requirements:Age 18+ with a car, driver's license, and insurance.Must not have worked in a long-term care facility in the past 12 monthsPass a criminal background checkTraining (education and shadowing)Comfort with technology to enter visits and case information.We would love to add some bilingual individuals to our team as well to better serve our community.
About AgeUp
AgeUp leads the charge for dignity, justice, and well-being for older adults and people with disabilities across San Mateo County. Built on the trusted foundation of Ombudsman Services of San Mateo County, we've expanded our mission to create new pathways for education, support, and community connection. We champion the rights of long-term care residents through our certified Ombudsman Program, fight loneliness with Phone Buddies, Friendly Visitors, and Kindness Crew, and combat abuse and neglect with direct intervention. Through practical education, community events, and strategic partnerships, we're reimagining aging and disability services county-wide. Because at AgeUp, everyone deserves to thrive, not just survive.Many of our programs and services are facilitated by volunteers. Reach out at volunteer@age-up.org to explore the many meaningful ways you can make an impact.
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