Volunteer Opportunity Details:
| Last updated on January 25, 2010 |
Elders in nursing and assisted living facilities need your advocacy to assure their rights, quality of care and of life living in these settings.
Certified Ombudsman Volunteer Representatives make a difference in individual lives by visiting a facility weekly and offering support, empowerment and representation through advocacy. The Office of Long-Term Care Ombudsman provides training and support for individuals interested giving of their time to work with individuals and resident councils in facilities.
Learn more by contacting the Office of the Long Term Care Ombudsman 603-271-4396.
All candidates are required to complete an application, screening, interview and successfully complete a 30-hour training program.
Some local travel is required as well as meetings held in Concord, NH. Mileage is reimbursed at the Federal IRS rate.
This opportunity is sponsored by: New Hampshire Office Of The Long-Term Care Ombudsman
We need volunteers who are free at these times
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| Weekly |
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This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
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| Adults (26-54) |
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| Adults (55+) |
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Address:
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129 Pleasant StreetConcord, NH 03301(See a map) |
Directions:
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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
Web Site: http://www.dhhs.state.nh.us/DHHS/OLTCO
| Last updated on January 25, 2010 |
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Advocating for the elderly is so rewarding
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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 |
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