Let’s create a fabric of friendship! Community Social Volunteering
Core
A volunteer social visitor providing companionship, conversation, and shared activities like music to an elderly client to reduce isolation and improve quality of life.
Role type
Volunteer social visitor
Builds
Social connection and emotional support for elderly clients
Domain
Healthcare / Social Services / Elderly Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Compassion, active listening, ability to engage in meaningful conversation, reliability
Preferred skills
Interest in music, Christian faith background
Responsibilities
Visit clients regularly (weekly to fortnightly) for one hour between 9am and 4pm, listen to music, chat, and share stories