Volunteers needed at MIFA for Ombudsman program

Memphis, Tennessee (February 1, 2011) – MIFA is seeking volunteers for its Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

Volunteer Ombudsman Representatives advocate for residents of nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, and residential care homes throughout Shelby, Tipton, Fayette and Lauderdale counties. Through weekly visits to facilities, volunteers will investigate complaints and monitor the residents’ quality of life, care and rights.

Volunteers must be at least 21 years of age and complete a 12-hour training and certification program slated for March 1, 2 and 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the MIFA headquarters, 910 Vance Avenue. Because the application process requires an interview, background and reference checks, volunteers should apply no later than February 18 .

To volunteer or for more information, contact Rick Finkey, volunteer coordinator, at rfinkey@mifa.org or (901) 527-0208, ext. 230.

  • Memphis was declared hunger capital of the U.S. in 2011

  • MIFA serves 55,000 individuals each year

  • 74% of children in MIFA's neighborhood live in poverty

  • 86% of every dollar donated goes directly to MIFA's programs

  • In the area MIFA serves, almost 30% of those over the age of 65 live alone

  • MIFA was founded in 1968

  • Memphis' unemployment rate has been close to 10% since 2009

  • MIFA's Ombudsman program's 2 staff and 60 volunteers serve over 7,000 residents of long term care facilities

  • Only 4.5% of residents in the 38126 ZIP code have college degrees

  • Emergency Services provided assistance for 25,000 people last year

  • In 2010 and 2011, 100% of COOL seniors graduated from high school

  • MIFA Meals on Wheels serves 1,800 seniors every weekday

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