Volunteer: Build Meaningful Connections with Older Adults | The Ombudsman Volunteer ProgramOpportunity Overview
The Ombudsman Volunteer Program is seeking compassionate community members to spend 1–2 hours a week visiting residents in local nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Volunteers help ensure residents feel heard, respected, and supported. What You’ll DoVisit with residents and build friendly, consistent connections Listen to concerns and help residents feel empowered Advocate for resident rights with guidance from Ombudsman staff Offer companionship, conversation, and a caring presence Why It MattersYour visits help residents feel valued and less isolated. Volunteers play a key role in ensuring older adults have a voice and receive the dignity and respect they deserve. Training & SupportOrientation and training provided Ongoing support from Ombudsman staff No prior experience needed — just empathy and reliability ScheduleThis role is very flexible and can fit around your availability. Most volunteers commit to 1–2 hours per week. Who Thrives in This RoleKind, patient listeners People who enjoy spending time with older adults Volunteers who want to make a meaningful, personal impact Get InvolvedIf you enjoy connecting with older adults and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Your presence truly matters. IF YOU'D LIKE TO LEARN MORE OR GET INVOLVED, SIMPLY SELECT THE GREEN RESPOND BUTTON AT THE TOP OF THIS OPPORTUNITY. Questions? Contact: Mary.LeMay@wisconsin.gov | 1-800-815-0015 Nonprofit: Board on Aging and Long Term Care-State of WI Opportunity Overview
The Ombudsman Volunteer Program is seeking compassionate community members to spend 1–2 hours a week visiting residents in local nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Volunteers help ensure residents feel heard, respected, and supported. What You’ll DoVisit with residents and build friendly, consistent connections Listen to concerns and help residents feel empowered Advocate for resident rights with guidance from Ombudsman staff Offer companionship, conversation, and a caring presence Why It MattersYour visits help residents feel valued and less isolated. Volunteers play a key role in ensuring older adults have a voice and receive the dignity and respect they deserve. Training & SupportOrientation and training provided Ongoing support from Ombudsman staff No prior experience needed — just empathy and reliability ScheduleThis role is very flexible and can fit around your availability. Most volunteers commit to 1–2 hours per week. Who Thrives in This RoleKind, patient listeners People who enjoy spending time with older adults Volunteers who want to make a meaningful, personal impact Get InvolvedIf you enjoy connecting with older adults and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Your presence truly matters. IF YOU'D LIKE TO LEARN MORE OR GET INVOLVED, SIMPLY SELECT THE GREEN RESPOND BUTTON AT THE TOP OF THIS OPPORTUNITY. Questions? Contact: Mary.LeMay@wisconsin.gov | 1-800-815-0015 Nonprofit: Board on Aging and Long Term Care-State of WI Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 54401 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Senior Advocates needed in Marathon County!If you enjoy engaging with older adults, this opportunity could be perfect for you!
We are looking for volunteer advocates to improve the lives of residents living in nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Wausau and the surrounding communities! Volunteer advocates: Make weekly unannounced visits to a designated nursing home or assisted living facilityObserve general conditionsMeet with residents and assist them with their concerns.Our volunteers are friendly visitors on a mission of advocacy! Training and materials are provided and ongoing support is always available. This opportunity is flexible. Visits are 1-2 hours in duration and can be made any day of the week between 8am-8pm. Please consider becoming a Volunteer Advocate with the State of Wisconsin Board on Aging and Long Term Care! IF YOU'D LIKE TO LEARN MORE OR GET INVOLVED, SIMPLY SELECT THE GREEN RESPOND BUTTON AT THE TOP OF THIS OPPORTUNITY. 1-800-815-0015 Mary.LeMay@wisconsin.gov Nonprofit: Board on Aging and Long Term Care-State of WI If you enjoy engaging with older adults, this opportunity could be perfect for you!
We are looking for volunteer advocates to improve the lives of residents living in nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Wausau and the surrounding communities! Volunteer advocates: Make weekly unannounced visits to a designated nursing home or assisted living facilityObserve general conditionsMeet with residents and assist them with their concerns.Our volunteers are friendly visitors on a mission of advocacy! Training and materials are provided and ongoing support is always available. This opportunity is flexible. Visits are 1-2 hours in duration and can be made any day of the week between 8am-8pm. Please consider becoming a Volunteer Advocate with the State of Wisconsin Board on Aging and Long Term Care! IF YOU'D LIKE TO LEARN MORE OR GET INVOLVED, SIMPLY SELECT THE GREEN RESPOND BUTTON AT THE TOP OF THIS OPPORTUNITY. 1-800-815-0015 Mary.LeMay@wisconsin.gov Nonprofit: Board on Aging and Long Term Care-State of WI Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 54401 Allow Groups: No |