Volunteer Opportunity Details:

The Recruitment and Screening Committees are appointed by the State Long Term Care Ombudsman and report to the Program Administrator. The role of the committee is two fold: to recruit and screen volunteers to protect the rights, dignity and safety of residents in long term care facilities and to create public awareness of the Ombudsman program and its services. The committees plan activities to recruit volunteers which may include one-to-one contacts, public speaking, media campaigns and other public relations activities. The committees carefully screen each applicant and makes recommendations to approve or deny the application. If there are local funds available, the committee sets policies regarding their use and develops and monitors a budget. Committees may decide to implement a friendly visitor program (RAP/CHAT) in their districts. The committees are responsible for implementing and managing those programs.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:
. • Hold monthly meetings.
. • Develop and implement annual volunteer recruitment plan.
. • Carefully screen each applicant for certified ombudsman and recruiting and screening committee positions. Each applicant must be interviewed, have their references checked, and demonstrate no conflict of interest as defined by law.
. • Submit recommendations to approve or deny applications to the state office.
. • Manage the RAP/CHAT programs in districts where the program has been implemented, including recruiting, screening, training, placing, supervising and supporting the friendly visitor volunteers.
. • Consult with the Program Administrator when developing any publicity materials.
. • Prepare a budget for funds expended by the committee.
. • Serve as advocates for the Ombudsman Program in the community.
. • Maintain confidentiality as required by law.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Good communication and interview skills. Good knowledge of community. Public relations experience helpful. Must have an understanding of Ombudsman Program and must be able to represent the program well in the community. Must be dependable and reliable. Must be 21 years of age or older.
COMMITMENT: One year commitment, four to six hours monthly. Each member is expected to attend meetings regularly and to participate in committee work outside of the meetings. Must participate in a minimum of one recruitment and screening training activity annually.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Long-Term Care Ombudsman

We need volunteers who are free at these times Weekdays Weekends This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Individual

Contact Person: Kathy Walter, Program Administrator, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

PO Box 463 Winchester, OR 97495

Web Site: http://www.oregon.gov/LTCO/

Last updated on January 13, 2009