A Cuppa, a Song and a Friendly Face - Community Volunteer Visitor
Core
Providing companionship to an older adult in an aged care community through conversation, music, and shared activities.
Role type
Community volunteer visitor
Builds
Social connection and reduced isolation for elderly clients
Domain
Aged care / Social services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patience, empathy, ability to converse, willingness to engage in music or movies
Responsibilities
Visit client for one hour, chat over tea, listen to music, sing songs, watch movies, share stories