Be an Ombudsman Volunteer...

...and become a friend to our frail elderly in long-term care.

The Ventura County Ombudsman Program is seeking a few good people to join our team. We believe that all elderly long term care residents deserve ready access to someone who cares and is trained and certified to act on their behalf.

Sixty percent of our frail elderly in long-term care have no one -- no family or friends who ever visit or check up on them. The Ombudsman volunteer might be the only extended family or friend they have for the rest of their lives.

Becoming an Ombudsman Volunteer is easy because you will receive initial training from veteran staff and experienced volunteer Ombudsmen followed by on the job training. And to keep your skills honed, you will be provided continuing education on a regular basis to assist you in your role as an advocate. Ombudsman staff provide ongoing support to you, as you become the trusted ally and friend of the residents.

If you want to make a difference that really counts, please call or email Executive Director, Volunteer Coordinator at the Ventura County Ombudsman Program, the only program that exists solely to serve our frail elderly in long term care facilities.

Donations Are Needed Welcomed and Appreciated
California now leads all 50 states as having the largest elder population - 3.3 million. Ventura County alone has more than 100,000 seniors over 60. The latest statistics show that 40% of those who reach age 65 will spend some time in a long-term care facility.

The Ombudsman Program is the only agency that exists solely to help our elderly in long term care and is vital for their welfare and quality of life.

How can you help?
By supporting the work of the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program of Ventura County.

Your generous donation of $35, $50 or $100 to Long Term Care Services of Ventura County will help ensure that every resident in a long term care facility in Ventura County has an advocate and that they can live in a safe healthful non-threatening environment.

If you would like your gift to be in memoriam of someone special, please let us know. Upon receipt of your gift we will send a memorial card to the family that does not specify the amount of the gift and a separate card to you confirming your gift amount.

To help ensure this ongoing work, an endowment has been started. If you would like information or would like to participate, please call 1-805-656-1986 or email
Sylvia Taylor, executive director.

Your gift today will make a difference in the Ventura County we live in tomorrow, not only for our current elderly in long term care, but those who enter over the next 10 years when their numbers are expected to double. Support the Ombudsman program now for your loved ones and yourself.

The Ombudsman Program of Ventura County is administered by Long Term Care Services of Ventura County, Inc. a (501) (c) 3 nonprofit charitable agency.

All donations are tax-deductible.

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