Volunteer timeMental health & recovery
A weekly phone friend for Elena, recovering at home after a stroke
No advice needed - just a kind ear and some conversation for 30 minutes a week.
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After a stroke, 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 history, chess and quiz shows, 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 never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- effort
- 30 minutes a week
- format
- Online or by phone
- skills
- listening, patience
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People who offered to help
- Melanie G. Maldonado 🇺🇸
i live about 3 km from Quezon City. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Can bring a friend.
- Weston N. Lee 🇺🇸
i'm a plumber and I'm free on Thursdays. Happy to help! Free this month.
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Good luck, Elena. This could happen to any of us. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Tuxtla Gutiérrez.
Take care, Elena. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from San Francisco.
This could happen to any of us. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care
Hang in there, Elena. Hope you get there. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.
Wishing you peace, Elena. Looking forward to the next update. I hope March is when things finally get easier. God bless