Why volunteer? Download an application Contact our Coordinator of Volunteers Frequently Asked Questions Check out our new recruitment video The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Volunteer Program earned the Outstanding Volunteer Program in 2011 from the Governor's Volunteer Awards! 2013 Volunteer Training Schedule (updated May 13, 2013) Salem area - June 6, 7, 13, 14, & 28 Portland - June 11, 12, 18, 19 & July 2 South Coast - July 16, 17, 23, 24 & 31 Eastern Oregon - August 13, 14, 20, 21 & Sept 4 Central Oregon - August 29, 30, Sept 5, 6 & 20 Portland - September 10, 11, 17, 18 & Oct 1 Salem - October 2, 3, 9, 10 & 24 Southern Oregon - October 29, 30, Nov 5, 6 & 19 Lane County - November 14, 15, 21, 22 & Dec 5 Trainings are 9:00-3:30 for five days and locations are arranged for the local area.   The statewide training event is for trained volunteers only.  Applications must be received at least two weeks before training for processing.  Sorry, at this time there are no weekend or evening trainings.