Vulnerable Adults Need Your Help!

Details
Government Agency or Public School: 
New Mexico Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
Dates Volunteer is Needed: 
Flexible. Ongling
Number of Volunteers Needed: 
20
Description of the Volunteer Opportunity: 

Ombudsmen are advocates and problem solvers for more than 12,000 individuals in nursing homes and assisted living facilities across New Mexico. Through regular visits with long term care residents, they provide a voice for elders and adults living with disabilities at a time when they are particularly vulnerable.

Ombudsmen assist residents by advocating for their rights, investigating complaints and helping to resolve their concerns, and ensuring they receive the care they deserve. Services are free, confidential, and provided statewide by a dedicated corps of volunteers and staff. Volunteer Ombudsmen come from all walks of life, and share a common desire to make a difference in the lives of others. In just three hours a week, they make a world of difference.

For more information, please visit: http://www.nmaging.state.nm.us/Long_Term_Ombudsman.aspx.

Areas of Interest: 
Advocacy and Human Rights
Disabled
Seniors
Great for: 
Adults
55+
Who Will Be Impacted Through This Project: 

Vulnerable adults living in long term care facilities.

Is This an Ongoing Opportunity?: 
Yes
Minimum Age of Volunteers: 
21
Nonprofit Will Provide: 

All volunteers receive extensive training before starting their volunteer work. Program staff provide ongoing support, free training and educational conferences on the latest topics in the long-term care field.

Additional Requirements: 

All volunteers must pass an in-state background check and attend training before beginning their duties. Volunteers are assigned to visit specific facilities in their local area and are asked to provide three hours a week of service, which includes travel and any paperwork. Hours are flexible and individuals set their own schedules.

Last Updated: Jun 13 2025
Address of Project Site
Various sites Statewide
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Contact Info
Phone: 
(866) 842-9230

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