A Friendship Built on Conversation and Connection - Community Visits
Core
One-on-one social visits to provide companionship and friendship to elderly people.
Role type
Volunteer social visitor
Builds
Warmth, companionship, and reduced isolation for elderly individuals
Domain
Social services / Elderly care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Empathy, active listening, patience, reliability, ability to converse
Responsibilities
Engage in conversation, share stories, listen to the person's life experiences, provide emotional support
Seniority
Volunteer, entry-level