Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Join our team of elder advocates. Opportunities are available statewide. The Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman is a program that advocates for Resident Rights, Quality Care, and Quality of Life for those residing in nursing home and residential care facilities. Volunteers are provided with the education and support needed to work with individuals and their families in resolving problems and improving their life experience within these settings.

Candidates must have available transportation to their assigned facility,complete a 30 hour certification course and attend periodic statewide continuing education meetings held in Concord, NH.Travel is reimbursed at the current IRS rate to and from assignments and meetings. Volunteer candidates can meet the requirements for Certification through a traditional course as well as a Self-directed or online learning experience. Contact us at 1-800-442-5640 or 271-4396.

This opportunity is sponsored by: New Hampshire Office Of The Long-Term Care Ombudsman

We need volunteers who are free at these times Weekly This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Individual Adults (55+)

Contact Person: Darlene Cray, Volunteer Program Coordinator, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

129 Pleasant Street Concord, NH 03301 (See a map)

Directions:

State Office Park South, on the site of the old New Hampshire State Hospital between Pleasant and Fruit Streets. See web site for map to The Brown Building, Department of Health and Human Services.

Details where opportunity can also be performed

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Counties:		Belknap Carroll Cheshire Grafton Hillsborough Merrimack Rockingham Strafford Sullivan
Statewide:		Available throughout all of New Hampshire

5 Overall Experience   
Advocating for the elderly is so rewarding

I am assigned to a long-term nursing facilty in my area where I speak with residents, listen to their concerns and assist in the resolution process. I really feel like I'm making a difference! posted on September 7, 2005