Opportunities for Volunteering

The WISE Senior Services Long-Term Care Ombudsman program needs volunteers to be advocates and investigate complaints made by nursing home residents. Volunteers get 36 hours of classroom training to become state-certified ombudsmen. Excellent communication skills, objectivity and advocacy skills are required. Training sessions for the San Fernando Valley start in June. For more information, call Christine O’Rourke at (800) 334-9473.

The Sycamores in Pasadena needs caring individuals, married or single, to provide long-term or backup foster care for infants, toddlers, young children and adolescents. Qualified adults will receive training, certification and financial support to aid in the children’s care. For more information about becoming a foster parent, call the Sycamores at (818) 395-7100 or (888) 24FAMILY.

Hospice Preferred Choice, 10780 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 120, West Los Angeles, is inviting volunteers to attend an orientation May 12 at 6 p.m. Hospice volunteers are needed throughout Los Angeles County. Reservations are required. For more information, call (310) 475-3442.