Pawsitive Volunteer Companion Opportunity – Bensville
Core
A volunteer social visitor providing companionship and shared outings (coffee, music, cinema, walks) to an elderly client living alone in Bensville.
Role type
Volunteer social companion
Builds
Social visits and shared activities for an elderly client
Domain
Social services / Elderly care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patience, ability to converse, reliability, comfort with elderly clients, interest in animals (guinea pigs)
Responsibilities
Meet client for one-hour visits, engage in conversation, attend to client's preferred activities (coffee, music, cinema, cafes, nature walks), maintain regular schedule (Wed/Thu/Fri afternoons)