Skirt. Remember, you are going to be a volunteer, and you may have some manual work to do, so you can actually work without wearing too gorgeous clothes. Gift. If you go alone, you don't need expensive gifts, but you need the best, such as bringing fruit, so that many old people can enjoy the best gifts. Tools. Generally speaking, you should bring some tools to prevent your allergies or accidents, such as band-AIDS or gloves and masks, while other cleaning tools are provided by nursing home staff.