You must spend a minimum of 20 minutes with your friend each week. Assume the most vital part of your friend appreciates your attentiveness and interest, even if it cannot always be expressed. Be available to just be there with your friend. Many times, just having someone there is the most important thing. Let your friend know you will be coming to visit and keep your committment.
Some people have a schedule and visit at the same time each week.
It's alright to maintain a more flexible schedule as long as your friend understands. If you are going to be unavailable for several weeks, please notify your coordinator. Your friend would appreciate notes or postcards when you travel. Gift giving is a natural human gesture and you may wish to take small gifts on your visit. LITA volunteers visit with the hospital or home where their friend resides.