Description

Our Volunteer Friendly Visitors are responsible for the following tasks:
– Sign-in/out in the volunteer book upon arrival/departure at the front reception desk.
– Ask recreation staff for a list of residents who would benefit from individual
visits. The Friendly Visitor may be matched with a resident to ensure matching interests for a mutually enjoyable experience.
– Ask resident(s) if they would like to have a friendly visit. During visit bring
materials appropriate for that individual resident such as a book, music, pictures, or a sweater (if you are going for a walk outside).
– During the visit, engage the resident in conversation or an activity (such as a walk, reading or writing letters, discussing current events, playing games, attending a recreation program, etc.)
– If resident becomes tired, bring them back to their room.
– Prior to leaving residents room, let them know when you will be returning.
– Notify Recreation and Volunteer Manager if your schedule changes or if
you are no longer available for friendly visits. Sometimes relationships raise issues that a volunteer would like to discuss with someone, and the Manager of Recreation & Volunteers is available for this type of discussion.