Creativity, Conversation and Connection - Community Social Volunteering
Core
Provide one-on-one companionship and meaningful connection to an elderly person living at home through shared interests like crochet and conversation.
Role type
Community social volunteer (elderly care)
Builds
Friendship and improved quality of life for isolated elderly individuals
Domain
Social services / Elderly care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patience, empathy, ability to engage in conversation, interest in crafts (crochet/crafts)
Preferred skills
Experience with crochet or other creative crafts
Responsibilities
Visit the client's home regularly (weekly to fortnightly), engage in conversation, share creative activities like crochet, provide companionship