Volunteer Opportunity Details:

The Ombudsman Program utilizes specially trained volunteers as advocates for the elderly in long term care facilities. They receive, handle and help to resolve complaints, assist in protection of residents' rights, ensure better understanding of the services to which residents are entitled, work with resident and family councils, and establish good working relationships with the facilities administrator and staff. The Red Cross administers this state program in Erie County.

Must be at least 21 years of age and have the interest and capability to fulfill the advocate's role. Must be sensitive to the elderly, reliable and be a good listener. Requires a time commitment of up to 4 hours each week. Initial training of 36 hours is required, with follow-up training as needed.

This opportunity is sponsored by: American Red Cross, Greater Buffalo Chapter

Volunteers will work with the following groups Older Adults (55+) This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Adults (55+) We need volunteers who are free at these times Weekly This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Elder Abuse We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Advocacy

Contact Person: Christian Reitler, Ombudsman Program Coordinator, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

786 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, NY 14209 (See a map)

Directions:

The Chapter is located on the corner of Delaware and Summer in Buffalo, NY. From north or south of the city, take highway 33 to the Best Street exit, then turn west to Delaware. Best becomes Summer Street at main st

Details where opportunity can also be performed

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Cities:		Buffalo
Counties:		Cattaraugus Erie

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Voluntered @ ECMc Front Desk for people coming in for appointments and visiting other people for consultations posted by frankilb1 on November 17, 2006

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