Board on Aging and Longterm Care; State of Wisconsin

Volunteer Ombudsman Program-

Volunteer advocates are needed in nursing homes.

Due to COVID-19 and the resulting public health emergency, all volunteer training, meetings and activities are currently suspended. If you have questions about volunteering with Board on Aging and Long Term Care Volunteer Ombudsman Program, you can still contact us and we can provide you general information about our program for your future consideration. The health and safety of our long-term care residents, Volunteers and staff are of upmost importance to us.

The main criterion is an interest in making a difference in the life of the residents receiving long term care.The State of Wisconsin Board on Aging and Long Term Care is recruiting individuals willing to be a Volunteer Ombudsmen in Western Wisconsin. 

Volunteer Ombudsmen represent the State of Wisconsin Board on Aging and Long Term Care, and work in partnership with the state’s Regional Ombudsman to provide advocacy services to residents living in local nursing homes.  Volunteers will be screened, and trained then assigned to a single facility in their community. Volunteers are supported by the Volunteer Coordinator in that region, and receive ongoing assistance, training, and guidance to ensure residents’ rights are upheld.

 Please consider giving your time to become a volunteer in this important volunteer program. For more information, please call Jenny Knudson at 608-792-0841 or 1.800.815.0015 today!

Make a Difference…
Be a Long Term Care Volunteer Ombudsman

Advocates are WANTED and NEEDED in nursing homes! You can be qualified as a representative of the Board on Aging & Long Term Care in the role of a Volunteer Ombudsman. You can make a difference in the lives of people living in area nursing homes.