Our Vision
The National Association of Long-Term Care Volunteers (NALTCV) is a trusted resource for care communities, helping strengthen community awareness and engagement through well-trained, credentialed companion volunteers. We envision a future where volunteers and care teams collaborate to improve the quality of life for the people living and working in long-term care communities.
Our Mission
The NALTCV’s mission is to:
📚 Educate
Develop a volunteer workforce that makes a positive and measurable impact on the quality of care and quality of life for the people living in care communities.
🤝 Coordinate
Support and align with existing volunteer efforts already serving people in long-term care communities.
🌟 Spotlight
Highlight the value and effectiveness of companion volunteers and help inform policies and practices that strengthen volunteer engagement in long-term care.
🔬 Research
Advance research on the impact of volunteers to improve the quality of care and quality of life for the people living and working in care communities.