Need: Befriend elderly living alone and with chronic diseases
At least 21 years old
Able to converse in mandarin/malay/dialects
Positive and patience with befriending skills
Individual or team up through DGs
Volunteer’s role (for elderly living alone):
Through befriending, to build their confidence and develop new friendships by via social activities which will in return enhance their mental, physical well being.
Make 2-3 phone calls and 2 home visits per month
Provide relevant updates on the elderly’s progress to Filos
Volnuteer’s role (for elderly with chronic diseases)
Empowering them to self-manage their physical/mental conditions more effectively in the community. Ensure the seniors do not miss their medical appointment etc.
Make 2-3 phone calls and 2 home visits per month
Provide relevant updates on the elderly’s progress to Filos
Conduct home-based exercises if necessary
Commitment Level: Regular (Minimum commitment of 6 months to 1 year)
Date, Time & Venue
Weekday / Weekend, in your own time
Beneficiaries: Isolated elderly living alone in Kembangan-Chai Chee area
Filos Community Services is a non-profit social service organisation, that focuses on building the strengths of the community they are in. They work towards empowering individuals and families to live more fulfilling, meaningful and happier lives.
For more information, please visit: https://www.filos.sg/services-eldercare