Ombudsman Volunteer work to improve the lives of older adults living in long-term care facilities. They spend time with residents and advocate on their behalf. Volunteers are asked to spend 2 to 4 hours per week in the program.
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To be an Ombudsman Volunteer you must:
- Have a concern for others
- Be able to work with a diverse group of people
- Be willing and able to follow problems to their resolution
- Be able to accept training and supervision
- Be able to spend 2-4 hours a week in the program
- Be free of conflicts of interest
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For additional information and to find out about the next Ombudsman Volunteer Training Opportunity
contact the Ombudsman Program at Areawide Aging Agency, (405) 942-8800 or complete the volunteer information request and we will contact you.
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