Stepping Out is looking for a Volunteer who speaks Italian to connect with a elderly lady, visit for a coffee & chat in her home.

Skills & Attributes

The following skills and attributes will assist you in this role:

• Good listening skills
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Understanding of the importance of and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to relate to other people.
• Compassionate and a desire to spend time with residents living in their own home, who may be socially isolated.
• Ability and interest in sharing knowledge relating to a particular hobby or skill.
• Patience, tolerance and understanding.
• A cheerful and positive outlook on life.
• Honesty and reliability.