Share a Cuppa, a Conversation and a Smile - Community Volunteer | ACVVS
Core
Provide weekly or fortnightly 30-minute social visits and friendly conversations to an older lady living independently in St Leonards, Australia.
Role type
Community volunteer (social visitor)
Builds
Social connection and reduced isolation for an elderly individual
Domain
Social services / Elderly care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Kindness, patience, reliability, ability to engage in faith-based conversations, willingness to listen
Preferred skills
Christian faith or comfort with faith-based discussions, experience with older people
Responsibilities
Visit the volunteer's home, share stories and chat about life, family, and faith, build a genuine friendship