Organisation Information Age UK Merton Opportunity Description going to visit a socially isolated older people in their home for one hour a week for a minium commitment of 6 months. Befriending the older person and helping them with simple tasks if necessary for example reading their post, listening to their worries and concerns, maybe taking them for a walk, helping them understand how to use the TV remote control! Essential Skills Essential Skills: Listening SkillsVerbal Communication Skills Interests Interests: Older People Practical Considerations Is a driving licence required?: NoIs this opportunity at a location with full disabled access?: No When are Volunteers required? Morning: MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySundayAfternoon: MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySundayEvening: MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday