Turn the Page on Loneliness! Community Social Volunteering (visiting 1 on 1)
Core
Visiting an elderly client one-on-one for one hour weekly to provide companionship, share stories, and reduce social isolation.
Role type
Social Volunteer (Community Support)
Builds
Personal connections and emotional support for isolated older adults
Domain
Social Services / Elderly Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Empathy, active listening, patience, ability to engage in conversation, reliability
Responsibilities
Visit client weekly or fortnightly between 9am and 11am, share stories and books, provide friendly companionship, maintain a safe and supportive environment
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