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A kind voice on the phone: Carlos's request

A volunteer who can phone or video-call Carlos once a week for the next few months.

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Carlos Zamora
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Las Cruces
After a broken pelvis, I have been mostly housebound for 7 weeks. My family live far away, and the days can feel very long. I'm not looking for therapy - I've that covered - but for conversation. I'm hoping for someone who can call for about 30 minutes once a week whenever suits us both. I like film, travel stories and poetry, and can listen to anything. This can be from anywhere in the world as long as you speak English. We can arrange the calls through the platform, with email shared only when we're both comfortable. Thanks for even thinking about it. I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
effort
30 minutes a week
format
Online or by phone
skills
listening, patience

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  • Yael Rachel Shalom ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ ID verifiedAccepted

    My brother went through something similar so this one hit home. Happy to help in person if that works!

  • Chantel H. Mahlangu ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Photo verified

    I'm a electrician and I'm free on Wednesdays. Happy to help

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  • wishing you peace. Hope the doctors have good news.

    • You're not alone, Carlos. Hope this works out for you. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Swansea.

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