Who We Are
- The Ombudsman Volunteer Program strengthens the advocacy services, provided by the Ombudsman Program, for people living in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
- A Volunteer Advocate must have an abundance of Caring, Concern and Commitment to advocate for older persons.
What We Do
Volunteers Wanted: To Improve Lives One Visit at a Time
- Volunteer Advocates promote and protect the rights of people 60 years and older by making unannounced and focused weekly visits to an assigned home.
- Listen and talk with residents.
- Empower residents to speak up for themselves.
- Be the voice for residents who cannot speak for themselves.
- Provide agency materials and information to residents and their families.
Details
| (800) 815-0015 | |
| (608) 246-7001 | |
| Sheryl.Meyer@Wisconsin.gov | |
| Sheryl Meyer | |
| Coordinator, Volunteer Ombudsman | |
| https://longtermcare.gov |
