Why become a
Volunteer Ombudsman?

 

•   Make a difference in the
    lives of others.

 

•   Ensure all are treated with
    dignity and respect.

 

•   Help others make informed
    choices about where they live
    and the care they receive.

 

•   We will equip you with free
    certification training.

 

 

 

 

 

Becoming a volunteer
with the Long-Term Care
Ombudsman is easy
and rewarding!

The work our volunteers do is important, and we are always looking for new team members!
To volunteer with us, just
complete the following forms. Download forms and mail to
LTCO, or complete
electronically and email to:
VolunteerReports@ltco.org.

 

 

 

What services do
Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Associate perform?

 

•   Provide a Voice for Long-Term
    care consumers

•   Make regular visits to
    Long-Term care facilities

•   Help address issues residents
    are having

•   Encourage providers to
    promote person
    centered practices

•   Educate residents of
    Long-Term care facilities of
    their rights

•  Talk to consumers out in the
    community about the
    Long-Term supports
    and services they receive.

 

Volunteers make regular visits,
observe conditions and engage
residents in conversation to learn
about problems or concerns
consumers may have regarding

care and services.

•   In nursing homes and
    assisted living facilities.

•   Observe conditions and
    care and inform residents
    about their rights.

For consumers who choose
to receive care in their
own homes:

 

•   Volunteers talk to consumers
    about their caregivers and
    services they receive.

LTCO Regional Program
serves 5 counties

 

•  Containing nearly
   500 facilities

•   28,000 residents

Because there are only five
staff ombudsmen, LTCO relies
on the work of our volunteers
who provide much of the actual
contact with consumers and
advocate on their behalf.

The five (5) counties include:

 

Cuyahoga

Geauga

Lake

Lorain

Medina
 

 

Want to learn more about
becoming a Long-Term Care
Ombudsman Associate?

Fill out the form below or contact
our offices for additional information.

 

Phone: 1-800-365-3112 or
216-696-2719

Email: Victoria Brownfield at vbrownfield@ltco.org

 

 

New Volunteer Information Form