Seeking Ombudsman Volunteers

Many nursing home residents have no family members to speak for them. Even residents with relatives and friends often find it difficult to get their concerns addressed. Our Long Term Care Ombudsman office provides advocates for persons living in nursing homes, residential care facilities and other long-term facilities in San Diego County.

If you want to make a difference for elders in these settings, plan to attend the next training in September and become a state-certified Ombudsman. This free, 40-hour training will prepare you to help residents, families and facilities resolve complaints. Ombudsman volunteers also attend resident and family council meetings, witness certain legal documents and train on residents' rights and elder abuse.

The training will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in September at a location in Kearny Mesa. The exact dates are being firmed up.

Interested potential Ombudsman volunteers should contact Regina Bishop at (858) 560-2507 or toll-free (800) 640-4661.