Conversation Partner

Basic Information

Contact: Manda Mountain
Keywords: nursing home, Spanish, conversation, elderly, history
Descriptions: Student is spending time conversing with Spanish language speaking resident as a way to lift his spirits, learn more about the resident's culture and history, and create a project documenting segments of resident's life.
Final Product Special Instructions:Students will pair up with St. Margarets residents to converse and spend time with them, whether one to one or in a group social activity. Students' company is appreciated by residents, and their time spent there can be adjusted to fit with a wide variety of course goals.
This service activity is availble for .

Requirements

Students allowed to take pictures or video.

Availability

Location and Travel

At St. Margaret's Daughters Home.

Supervision and Risk

Check-in at the site: Sign in at reception desk in the green Tulane binder.
Students track their hours at site: Through the time sheets located at the front reception desk.
Students will work unsupervised:Students may work alone with clients in their rooms, but with doors open and staff frequently stopping in or passing by.

Semester-long Activity Syllabus