Definition
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite skills and experience who are willing to work on a voluntary basis without remuneration as advocates who intercede on behalf of individuals and/or groups to ensure that they receive the benefits and services to which they are entitled and to investigate complaints against corporations, universities, nonprofit organizations, government entities and non-governmental organizations that may be infringing on the rights of individuals. Volunteers in this position may help patients and family members investigate and solve problems with health care providers; advocate for the best interests of individuals with disabilities; provide information and assistance that empowers victims of abuse or other types of crimes to act for themselves (and, if necessary, intercede on their behalf); provide support for crime victims in court proceedings; and serve as advocates for other vulnerable populations.
URL Name
PX-1850-4000-030
Third Level Code
PX-1850
Taxonomy Code
PX-1850.4000-030
Parent Code
PX-1850.4000
Family Code
P
Second Level Code
PX
Fifth Level Code
PX-1850-4000-030
Fourth Level Code
PX-1850-4000
Use References
Advocacy Volunteer Opportunities, Advocate Volunteer Opportunities, Group Advocacy Volunteer Opportunities, Individual Advocacy Volunteer Opportunities, Ombudsman Volunteer Opportunities, Advocacy/Ombudsperson Volunteer Opportunities
Publication Status
Online