Event

Become a Voice for Others: Explore Internships & Advocacy with the Ohio Long Term Care Ombudsman Office!

Date, time, location

Date

Thursday, October 1, 2026

Time

10:30 am to 2:00 pm

Location

Mudd Center, Seeley G. (Terrell Main Library), Mary Church Terrell Main Library Academic Commons

148 W. College St.
Oberlin, OH 44074

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Audience
  • Open to all Oberlin students

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Want to gain direct, real-world experience in consumer advocacy, healthcare policy, law, or social service? Looking for a Winter Term Micro-Internship, Summer Internship, or job after graduation? Stop by our table in the Mary Church Terrell Library Academic Commons to learn how you can intern or volunteer as an Ombudsman Advocate. Ombudsmen serve as trusted champions for residents in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and home-care settings—protecting their rights, resolving care concerns, and ensuring every voice is heard.

Who Should Attend: Students of all majors—especially Pre-Law, Social Work, Public Policy, Healthcare Administration, Sociology, Psychology, and Public Health.

What You’ll Gain: Information about internships where you'll receive specialized advocacy training, field-tested conflict resolution skills, valuable networking in civil rights and aging services, and a standout resume builder for grad school or public service careers.

Stop by to ask questions, pick up details on training and project opportunities, and learn how to make a tangible difference in someone's daily life!