Volunteer Opportunities
Ombudsman
Tennessee’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman program advocates for the rights of thousands of residents in nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, and homes for the aged across the state. The Long Term Care Ombudsman Program is a partner agency with the Administration on Aging. Nine District Ombudsmen service more than 53,000 elderly individuals in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and homes for the aged. Trained, certified Ombudsman volunteers pay regular visits to these facilities, where they spend time with residents, monitor conditions, investigate complaints, educate regarding abuse and neglect and protect residents’ rights. The program offers mediation, complaint resolution, and public education for residents and their families.
The Long Term Care Ombudsman Program is actively recruiting volunteers across the state. Volunteers must pass a background check and attend a 16 hour in-house training. Trainings are conducted in major cities throughout Tennessee. Those interested in assisting may call 877-236-0013 or contact jerry.blasingame@tn.gov .
Public Guardian
Contact: Jeanne E. Caudill, L.C.S.W. (Jeanne.Caudill@tn.gov)
Description: Our Volunteer jobs are tailored to your needs, your time constraints, and what you feel you can give and benefit from most. We welcome your input and ideas.
The Volunteers will be primarily responsible for enhancing the quality of lives of our clients and extending the services we offer through contact with the client in various ways. Some examples that are not limited to volunteer jobs are: Regular visitation, Shopping and/or shopping assistance, Special occasion or Holiday shopping/remembrance, light household chores, One-time home repairs, Transportation, and Telephone contact.
SHIP
The Tennessee State Health Insurance Information & Assistance Program (SHIP) is a statewide program that provides free and objective counseling and assistance regarding Medicare and other related health insurances. In Tennessee, SHIP operates through the state's nine Area Agencies on Aging & Disability (AAADs). SHIP also partners with the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP), which was established to raise awareness and teach consumers how to identify and report suspected waste, fraud and abuse in the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
Help people understand Medicare benefits! Consider becoming a volunteer with the Tennessee SHIP/SMP Medicare Counseling Program. Volunteers are needed in every county. SHIP/SMP has different levels of volunteer activity to fit everyone, and training is provided. For more information, contact the SHIP State Volunteer Program Coordinator LaCresia Wright at 615-741-2056, extension 127 or at: lacresia.r.wright@tn.gov |
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