Health Care Advocates

The New York City Long Term Care Ombudsman Program needs volunteer advocates to protect the rights of long term care residents throughout the five boroughs. Bilingual volunteers are especially needed. New York Foundation for Senior Citizens Ombudsman Program offers volunteer opportunities for adults who want to help protect the rights and maintain the highest quality of care for New York City?s 54,

To become an Volunteer Ombudsman, all it takes is 36 hours of certification training and a willingness to give four hours of your time per week at a facility near your home or workplace for at least one year. Ombudsmen are expected to be available by phone to receive cases that are reported to the program's office. They are also expected to attend at least four meetings per year for the purpose of ongoing training.