Volunteer timeMental health & recovery
A weekly phone friend for Craig, recovering at home after a long hospital stay
No advice needed - just a kind ear and some conversation for 30 minutes a week.
🇿🇦 South Africa545 views
After a long hospital stay, 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 music, books and gardening, 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.
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- effort
- 30 minutes a week
- format
- Online or by phone
- skills
- listening, patience
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- Fani Wulan Maulana 🇮🇩
I live about 8 km from Soweto. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Happy to chat first.
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Sending strength, Craig. Get well soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
it takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Mysuru.
Sending love, Craig. Gave what I could, wish it was more
Sending strength, Craig. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We're a small family in Los Angeles but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Los Angeles
stay strong, Craig. Shared this with my family. God bless
Take care, Craig. Hope this works out for you. Take care.
Keep going, Craig. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. All the best.