Lend a Hand and Help a Friendship Grow! Community Social Volunteering
Core
A social volunteer providing weekly companionship and conversation to an elderly gentleman in his home.
Role type
Community social volunteer
Builds
Social connection and reduced isolation for an elderly client
Domain
Social services / Elderly care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patience, empathy, conversational ability, interest in gardening or movies
Preferred skills
Arabic language skills, interest in Lebanese culture
Responsibilities
Visit client weekly for one hour, engage in conversation, share stories, discuss hobbies like gardening or movies