Frankfort, KY – [April 20, 2015] The Nursing Home Ombudsman Agency of the Bluegrass, Inc. (NHOA), in partnership with the American Red Cross, will host a volunteer training session for individuals interested in becoming Friendly Visitor volunteers. Friendly Visitors are matched with a long-term care resident who can benefit from the friendship. The expectations of time include a minimal 1 hour each week.
The 2-hour training session will take place at 5:30pm on Monday, April 27, 2015 at the American Red Cross building located at 318 Washington Street Frankfort, KY 40601-1824. To register for training call the American Red Cross 502-223-1795 or 800-578-4904; or email paula.rutledge@redcross.org.
NHOA is a non-profit agency that provides a trained, certified ombudsman for all long-term care residents in the Bluegrass area. NHOA’s mission is to improve the quality of care that residents experience.
About the American Red Cross: The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; provides nearly 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization — not a government agency — and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission For more information, please visit www.redcross.org or follow us on Facebook.
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