Share a Cuppa, a Chat and Some Company - Community Social Volunteer
Core
Provide companionship and conversation to an elderly client to reduce social isolation.
Role type
Community social volunteer (elderly care)
Builds
Social connection and emotional support for isolated individuals
Domain
Social services / Elderly care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Empathy, patience, ability to converse, reliability
Preferred skills
Interest in gardening, animals, crafts (knitting, crochet, embroidery, sewing, card-making), music (jazz, classical), British television
Responsibilities
Visit client regularly (weekly to fortnightly) for 1-hour sessions, engage in meaningful conversations, share interests
Seniority
Entry-level volunteer