Volunteers - Wellbeing Companion - RCS Rockingham
Core
Provide one-on-one social support, friendship, and companionship to elderly residents to reduce loneliness and isolation.
Role type
Volunteer companion for elderly care
Builds
Social connection and emotional support for residents
Domain
Healthcare / Social Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patience, warmth, ability to listen, friendly nature
Responsibilities
Share stories and memories, play board games or cards, take residents for walks, sit together for chats, provide calm reassurance to unsettled residents, respond to calls for help with patience and understanding