Connected to Organization --- not set --- Opportunity Title DescriptionEthos' dedicated and passionate Ombudsman volunteers visit nursing facilities and rest homes in Boston on a regular basis and meet with residents and their families. Ombudsmen advocate for quality of life issues such as timely response by nursing facility staff to requests for assistance, facility cleanliness and meal quality. Ombudsman volunteers are absolutely crucial to the safety and wellbeing our city’s most vulnerable elders. Ombudsman volunteers… - Visit nursing facilities in Boston to meet with residents - Interact with residents and their families - Advocate for elder concerns - Report unresolved issues To Become an Ombudsman Volunteer, and give voice in advocacy to residents of Long Term Care facilities, one must attend a virtual training, lasting approximately 5 weeks, 3 partial days per week. The Ombudsman Program is fully operational at this time, with safety measures being taken in each facility including: a private room with space for social distancing for meetings with residents, outdoor meetings when possible, PPE requirements, and more. Link to Learn More Text for Learn More Button Ways to Help Tags Type - In-person or Virtual plus other(s) In-person Virtual Answer Calls Collect Donations Delivery Food Distribution Food Packing Foster Animals Hotline Staff Indoor Maintenance Note Writing Other Outdoor Phone Calling Project-based Proofreading Research Skills-based Tech Support Tutoring Writing Ages 12-15 16-18 55+ Adults (18+) Child with Adult Children (5-12) Groups Corporate Teams Families Groups (10+) Groups (2-10) Individuals How Often One-time Ongoing Recurring Training Formal None On-site Skilled When Anytime Evenings Weekdays Weekends-- Parent -- Add New Keep Visible Until:
