Opportunities From: TOGETHER MARATHON COUNTY

Volunteer: Build Meaningful Connections with Older Adults | The Ombudsman Volunteer Program

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 Do

Visit 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 Matters

Your 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 & Support

Orientation and training provided

Ongoing support from Ombudsman staff

No prior experience needed — just empathy and reliability

Schedule

This role is very flexible and can fit around your availability. Most volunteers commit to 1–2 hours per week.

Who Thrives in This Role

Kind, patient listeners

People who enjoy spending time with older adults

Volunteers who want to make a meaningful, personal impact

Get Involved

If 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 Do

Visit 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 Matters

Your 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 & Support

Orientation and training provided

Ongoing support from Ombudsman staff

No prior experience needed — just empathy and reliability

Schedule

This role is very flexible and can fit around your availability. Most volunteers commit to 1–2 hours per week.

Who Thrives in This Role

Kind, patient listeners

People who enjoy spending time with older adults

Volunteers who want to make a meaningful, personal impact

Get Involved

If 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