Volunteer Ombudsman Program

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The Northern Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is looking for people who are empathic, diplomatic, and skilled communicators to become Volunteer Ombudsmen. This site provides a detailed position description (PDF file), frequently asked questions and answers (PDF file) about the volunteer program, and the volunteer application, and directions (PDF file) to the Ombudsman Program office.

 

Join an Award-Winning Team of Volunteer Advocates!
The Northern Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program was chosen for the 2006 Acts of Caring Award by the National Association of Counties.

Ten Ombudsman Program Volunteers and 2 staff join
Chairman Gerry Connolly for the proclamation of May as
Older Americans Month in Fairfax County, May 1, 2006.
The Ombudsman Program Volunteers were recognized for
winning the national Acts of Caring Award. Volunteer Ombudsman
Ruth Herndon holds the proclamation. (Enlarge photo/download.)

To speak with the Volunteer Coordinator, please contact our program at:

                          Telephone: 703-324-5861; TTY 703-449-1186
                          Fax: 703-324-3575
                          E-mail: Ombudsman Program
                          Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

For information on the volunteer experience, go to Ombudsman Volunteers Tell It Like It Is to read what other volunteers have said.