Board on Aging and Long Term Care

•  The Ombudsman Volunteer Program strengthens the advocacy services provided by the Ombudsman Program for people living in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
• A Volunteer Advocate must have an abundance of Caring, Concern and Commitment to advocate for older persons.

Volunteers Wanted: To Improve Lives One Visit at a Time

• Volunteer Advocates promote and protect the rights of people 60 years and older by making unannounced and focused weekly visits to an assigned home.
• Listen and talk with residents.
• Empower residents to speak for themselves.
• Become the voice for Resident Rights & Quality of Care.
• Empower, educate & support others
• Provide agency materials and information to residents and their families.
• Call toll-free 1-800-815-0015 or email BOALTC@wisconsin.gov for more information or to register for our next training,