Help Put the Pieces Together! Community Social Volunteering - South West Syd
Based in Australia
Core
A social volunteer providing weekly companionship and conversation to an elderly client to reduce isolation and improve quality of life.
Role type
Community social volunteer
Builds
Friendship and connection for an elderly client
Domain
Social services / Elderly care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Empathy, patience, ability to converse, reliability
Responsibilities
Visit client once a week for one hour, engage in conversation, share interests (books, music, puzzles), provide companionship