Do you have a passion for helping older adults? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of long-term care residents? If so, VOYCE might be the perfect fit for you. At VOYCE, we are always looking for volunteers in the St. Louis and Northeast Missouri regions to help us on our mission to educate and empower individuals across the continuum of long-term care.
Volunteer Opportunities at VOYCE
We have several volunteer opportunities with flexible hours based on your schedule. We provide training, continuing education, and everything you need to be a voice for residents!
Advocates for Residents
As an ombudsman volunteer, you will have the opportunity to advocate for one of the most vulnerable populations by:
- Visiting individuals who live in a long-term care community at a location convenient for you each week
- Talking to residents and personally getting to know them on an individual basis
- Giving residents an opportunity to voice concerns about the quality of their lives
- Investigating and advocating for resolutions to resident needs by working with staff caregivers
- Following up with residents to make sure they continue to receive care that meets their specific needs
- Receive comprehensive training and support from our staff
Timeless Elegance Fashion Show
Planning Team
Volunteers are crucial in ensuring this event’s success! We need individuals who can assist with organizing logistics, securing a venue, coordinating with designers, models, and sponsors, creating a fabulous silent auction, and managing event promotion. Additionally, volunteers may help with ticket sales, donations, and setting up on the day of the event. Creativity, organization, and teamwork are essential, as is a passion for supporting the charitable cause. Whether you have event planning experience or simply a willingness to contribute, your involvement will make a difference!
Day of Volunteers
We need individuals to assist with greeting guests, managing check-in and ticketing, coordinating backstage with models and designers, and helping with the venue’s setup and breakdown. Other tasks may include guiding attendees, assisting with the auction, and ensuring the event stays on schedule. A positive attitude, quick thinking, and the ability to work as part of a team are essential. Your support on the day will help create a seamless and memorable experience for all!
VOYCE seeks interns and practicum students to work with us in the fall, spring, and summer semesters.
Your VOYCE matters!
Are you ready to make a difference for Missouri’s long-term care residents? VOYCE and the Missouri Alliance for Long-Term Care Reform need your voice in legislative advocacy! As a volunteer, you’ll help amplify residents’ concerns and uphold their rights, dignity, and quality of life. Many people in nursing homes and long-term care facilities face challenges they cannot tackle alone. By joining our advocacy team, you’ll champion their needs at the state level, pushing for fair funding, safer standards, and policies prioritizing resident welfare.
Our legislative advocacy volunteers work alongside dedicated ombudsmen, community leaders, and other committed advocates to inform, inspire, and influence Missouri’s legislators. You don’t need any special experience—just a passion for justice and a desire to help some of our most vulnerable neighbors. We’ll provide training, resources, and support, empowering you to make a real impact.
Whether you’re attending advocacy days, speaking at local events, or writing to your representatives, your efforts will bring meaningful change to the lives of those in long-term care. Join us today and become a voice for justice. Sign up to be a part of the Missouri Alliance for Long-Term Care Reform and help us create a better future for Missouri’s long-term care residents!
Learn More
To find out more about volunteering with VOYCE, fill out the form below or reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator at VOYCE.
Featured Volunteer
June Brown has been an ombudsman volunteer with VOYCE since 2003. During her time at Northview Village and now Delhaven Manor, she has spoken with dietitians, nurses, social workers, and more in her tireless efforts to improve the quality of life of the residents.
“On this earth it doesn’t matter what job we do, or how much money we make. We can’t take it with us. What we can take with us are the thoughts, and the memories of things we’ve done to help someone, and how we made someone else feel better.”
June Brown
Read more about her experience in June’s story: If You See Something, Say Something on One Legacy.