Befriender – AAC

Visit and befriend seniors to ensure their well-being, provide support and reduce social isolation.
Encourage seniors to participate in centre activities and help them rediscover skills and confidence.
Act as eyes and ears by providing feedback of visits to staff, highlighting the needs of seniors.
Identify signs of self-neglect, risk of self-harm and potential home hazards (e.g. fall risks).
Attend monthly debrief sessions conducted at AWWA Active Ageing Centre / online.
Min commitment: 6 months

Date & Venue

blankSat, 01 Oct 2022 - Thu, 31 Oct 2024

blank Blk 123, Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6, #01-4011, Singapore, Singapore, 560123

Volunteer Position

Befrienders - outreach

95 openings
About The Activity
Skills Required
Befriending
Min Age

18 years old

Criteria Required

• Min. 6 months commitment (1 hour per session) • Passionate about working with seniors to promote active ageing • Positive, patient, and willing to lend a listening ear to seniors • Able to converse well with seniors in English/Mandarin. • Knowledge of dialects is a bonus. • Fully vaccinated

Responsiblity

• Visit and befriend seniors to ensure their well-being, provide support and reduce social isolation. • Encourage seniors to participate in centre activities and help them rediscover skills and confidence. • Act as eyes and ears by providing feedback on visits to staff, highlighting the needs of seniors. • Identify signs of self-neglect, risk of self-harm, and potential home hazards (e.g. fall risks).

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If you are an existing AWWA volunteer, please download the AWWA App from your phone and register yourself for this opportunity.