Make a Difference Through Conversation in Rockdale - Community Visits
Core
Provide companionship and social connection to an elderly WWII veteran through regular one-on-one visits and listening.
Role type
Volunteer social visitor
Builds
Social connection and reduced isolation for an individual
Domain
Community support / Elderly care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Empathy, active listening, patience, reliability, ability to converse
Preferred skills
Experience with elderly people, interest in history
Responsibilities
Conduct 30-minute to 1-hour visits, listen to stories, provide companionship
Seniority
Volunteer, entry-level