Be an Ombudsman Volunteer
...and become a friend to our frail elderly in long-term care.
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| The Ventura County Ombudsman Team |
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 nursing homes 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 a State Certified 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 the Ventura County Ombudsman Program, the only program that exists solely to serve our frail elderly in long term care facilities.
As our population ages, society is turning more of its attention to meeting the growing needs of our senior population. Call Vicky Odle 656-1986 for details.
Volunteer Ombudsman Application - pdf
Operation Senior Santa
How It All Started
In 2000 Operation Senior Santa began as a project of the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program. As ombudsmen going in and out of the facilities all year long, we witness firsthand the emotional devastation and utter sadness many of our residents experience around the holidays. They have no family or friends who will visit, and no gifts to open. For so many, the holidays are just a very sad reminder of another loss of what used to be.
Over the years since Operation Senior Santa began, we have seen this program grow from bringing holiday cheer to just a dozen residents to over 2,000. Our board, staff and volunteers, dressed as Santas and elves, visit with the residents, giving them lots of love and personally hand delivering their gifts.
Cash donations used to purchase gift items, hand made or new blankets and shawls, and stuffed animals are needed, and will be such a blessing to our elderly neighbors living in long term care. These can be dropped off at our office between 8:30 - 4:00 pm, M-F from December 7 to December 18.
Help Us Meet Our Goal
of 2,000 Gifts
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$1,000 |
60 GIFTS |
$500 |
30 GIFTS |
$250 |
15 GIFTS |
$100 |
6 GIFTS |
$50 |
3 GIFTS |
Career opportunities
Join Our Team
Mail, email or fax your résumé and please indicate the position you are applying for.
Long
Term Care Services of Ventura County, Inc.
Ombudsman Program
2021 Sperry Avenue, Suite 35
Ventura, CA 93003
Fax: (805) 658 -8540
E-mail: staylor@ombudsmanventura.org
Donate now
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 $50, $100 or more 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.
GIVING OPTIONS
You may use the following ways to donate to the Ventura County Long Term Care Ombudsman Program:
1. MAIL CHECK
Your contribution by check can be mailed to:
Ventura County Long Term Care, Inc.
2021 Sperry Avenue - Suite 35,
Ventura CA 93003
2. CALL IN CREDIT CARD
Your contribution by credit card can be made directly by calling:
Vicky Odle
Administrative Assistant
805-656-1986
Admin@ombudsmanventura.org
3. SUBMIT CREDIT CARD SECURELY ONLINE
Click the DONATE button to access a secure ONLINE DONATION FORM where you can use your Visa or Mastercard to make a tax-deductible donation to help protect and care for our Ventura County elderly in long term care facilities.
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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 Stein , 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 corporation.
ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE.
