Arkansas Long Term Care Volunteer Ombudsman

 

VOLUNTEER FOR SENIORS

 

The mission of the Arkansas Certified Volunteer Ombudsman Program is to help assure that long term care facility residents have the right to live their lives harmoniously and with dignity, feeling free to voice complaints or concerns without reprisal.

 

Through regular visits in long term care facilities, the Certified Volunteer Ombudsman seeks to enhance the quality of life for long term care residents; by striving to be a trusted advocate for all residents; by educating them regarding their rights; by empowering residents to speak for themselves; and by referring problems to the Volunteer Ombudsman Coordinator of the Regional Ombudsman as appropriate.