- Organization
- Coastline Elderly Services, Inc.
Advocate for elders living in nursing homes
- Duration
- Recruiting now
- Location
- New Bedford, MA
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Opportunity Details
Ongoing
In-Person
Recruiting now
New Bedford, MA 02745
About this Opportunity
The Nursing Home Ombudsman Program matches community volunteers with area nursing homes.
The Ombudsman isa resident advocate, helping to ensure the quality of care, life and environment for people who live in nursing homes.Volunteers make weekly visits to the nursing home to listen to and assist in resolving any resident concerns.
Volunteers receive training and ongoing support and supervision.
For more information about becoming an ombudsman, please contactAnnabella Dougherty at 774-510-5205or by e-mail at adougherty@coastlinenb.org
Skills/Interests
- Advocacy
Issue area
- Community Strengthening
