Friendly Visitor
Friendly Visitors at the Green House Homes provide elders with the opportunity to interact socially, make choices and try new things.
Tasks and duties
- Encourage elders to communicate with others
- Escort elders to and from various events and programs
- Visit elders to establish contact on a regular basis to assist the elder in building relationships, stimulate communications, and to increase self identity
- Report how visti went to staff
Requirements
- Desire to work with older adults
- Dependable and punctual for scheduled visits
- Ability to push a wheelchair
- Enjoy one-on-one conversations with others
- Must be able to create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth and personal interest
- Self directed
- Minimum age 14 years
Benefits
- Interaction with elders
- Satisfactionof helping improve a person’s quality of life
Location
Green House Homes
If interested, contact the Volunteer Services Coordinator or Porter Hills Village Volunteer Services at 616-954-1799 ext. 10233.
