Do you enjoy getting out and visiting with people? Do you have two hours a week to spare? Being an Ombudsman volunteer is rewarding and interesting. An Ombudsman is committed to improving and enriching the lives of older people.
You will receive training, guidance, and an introduction to the facility with which you will volunteer. You will only visit one facility as a volunteer, and you can pick the facility that you would like to volunteer at within the SWODA area that includes the counties of Custer, Kiowa, Greer, Beckham, Jackson, Harmon, Roger Mills and Washita
A long-term care Ombudsman volunteer helps to improve the quality of life and the quality of care available to residents of nursing homes, residential care homes and assisted living facilities.
Ombudsman volunteers work with the Ombudsman supervisor to mediate between resident and facilities when there is a complaint or concern. The Ombudsman supervisor and volunteer serve as the voice for the residents and their friends and families.
We will be offering a volunteer training in the very near future. If you are interested, please call Cherrie Nutley at 580- 562-5032.