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Important: All new applicant organizations must apply to the Serve Illinois Commission for AmeriCorps funding by:

A. Completing the instructions included in this NOFO, and

B. Submitting their application via eGrants, AmeriCorps' web-based application system.

C. Submitting the Uniform Application for State Grant Assistance and the Grantee Conflict of Interest Disclosure to DHS.ServeIllinois.NOFO@illinois.gov

D. New applicants will be selected for submission to AmeriCorps for funding consideration through the Merit-Based-Review process administered by Serve Illinois, under the purview of Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS). The merit-based review is described in Section E.2. Review and Selection Process. AmeriCorps will make final award determinations.

Have you heard about the Ombudsman Program? Well, here is a great opportunity to serve in your local community and support older adults. The Department on Aging is seeking Ombudsman volunteers to serve as an advocate and address problems for older adults living in long-term care communities.

Primary Responsibilities

 Visit assigned facilities regularly, providing an independent presence in the facility.

 Maintain a professional relationship with residents, family, and facility staff.

 Work to resolve complaints made by residents of long-term care facilities.

 Provide information, referral, and education regarding long-term care rights and other concerns of residents and their families.

 Attend and support resident and family council activities.

 Maintain accurate records as directed.

 Keep information obtained about residents confidential.

The IDHS-Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service seeks volunteers who can assist with administrative coordination for families affected by floods in Cook County. During the month of September, heavy rains caused flooding in several areas throughout Cook County. As a volunteer recruitment partner, Serve Illinois is working to address these unique challenges.

If you have a heart for service and would like to help these communities recover, please sign up to be an Illinois Disaster Volunteer.

Serve Illinois and our regional partners will provide specialized disaster volunteer training.

*** This opportunity offers both in-person and virtual volunteer shifts***