Social Visitor Volunteer, Residential Aged Care, Wahroonga
Based in Australia
Core
Provide companionship and meaningful social interaction for older people living in a residential care home through one-on-one or small group engagement.
Role type
Volunteer social visitor
Builds
Social connection and reduced isolation for residents
Domain
Aged care / Residential care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patience, empathy, ability to engage in various activities (sports, art, pets, gardening, walking, yoga, baking, craft, movies, music, coffee, crosswords)
Responsibilities
Visit residents one-on-one or in small groups; engage in shared activities to improve quality of life; maintain regular visit schedule.