Friendly student volunteer
Conversation, companionship, and simple everyday help.
A warm weekly visit tailored to each resident — friendly company, shared activities, and a patient hand with the little things, one hour at a time.
Get in touch
Hi, I'm Valentina Pupic.
I'm an incoming Nutrition student at the University of Guelph, and I love helping people feel connected and cared for. I'm looking to volunteer with seniors and build meaningful intergenerational connection through conversation, companionship, and simple everyday help.
Each visit is unhurried and built around the resident: a real conversation, a shared activity if you'd like one, and a patient hand with whatever would brighten your week — from a game of cards to reaching family on a screen.
Weekly volunteer visits
A friendly weekly visit, built around each resident.
What I offer
- One-hour weekly volunteer visits
- Friendly conversation and companionship
- Reading, games, puzzles, cards, or trivia
- Help writing notes, messages, or cards to family
- Simple help with phones, tablets, photos, or video calls
- Patience, kindness, and consistency
Ideal for residents who'd enjoy
- Social connection
- A friendly visitor
- Light conversation or shared activities
- Help staying connected with loved ones
- Trying simple activities in a calm, low-pressure setting
Why it matters
Loneliness is one of the quieter challenges of aging. A reliable, friendly hour each week — a good conversation, a shared game, a note to family, or a video call with loved ones — can make a real difference to how connected someone feels. That's the whole idea: meaningful intergenerational connection, tailored to each resident.
Get in touch
Interested in a visit? Let's talk.
For Recreation, Life Enrichment, and Volunteer Coordinators at retirement homes — and for families who'd like to arrange a visit at a parent's residence. Send a note and Valentina will reply by email.