SPEAK UP for others! Be an Ombudsman/Medical Advocate
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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 costInvitation to annual RSVP Volunteer Recognition event, as well as Lifespan Volunteer events
About AmeriCorps Seniors of Livingston County, New York
AmeriCorps Seniors recruits and places volunteers age 55 and older in activities that address critical community needs in Livingston County, NY, Volunteers serve as drivers, coaches of health and wellness workshops and advocates for older adults in nursing homes among other placements. .
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