ARISE, a non-profit that supports an independent living for people with disabilities, is seeking volunteers to take part in their Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program in Onondaga, Cortland, Oswego, and Cayuga counties.
The purpose of the long-term care ombudsman program is to protect the health, safety, welfare and civil rights of people living in nursing homes and adult care facilities. Certified Ombudsmen in the program are trained and certified volunteers who advocate for residents’ rights and ensure that their complaints are resolved to support a higher quality of life.
Those who have experienced the program as a volunteer have wonderful things to say about it.
ARISE is seeking volunteers who want to be part of this enriching effort and is offering a free training course. The ombudsman program relies on the efforts of volunteers.
“The best thing I can do for someone is to give them my time and my patience,” said Judy Fox, an Ombudsman in Cayuga County.
Long-term care ombudsmen must complete a free training course to become certified. This course will give them all of the tools they need to be able to advocate for the residents properly.
ARISE will offer the free Ombudsman training course for interested volunteers on April 27 and 28, and May 4 and 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The training will be hosted by Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman Coordinator Jeffrey Parker. People interested in learning more about this program or the training should contact Jeffrey Parker at 315-671-5108 or [email protected].
