Volunteer timeMental health & recovery
A weekly phone friend for Gerald, recovering at home after spinal surgery
A volunteer who can phone or video-call Gerald once a week for the next few months.
Anywhere in the world1,367 views
After spinal surgery, I have been mostly housebound for 6 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.
Thank you for reading my story.
- effort
- 30 minutes a week
- format
- Online or by phone
- skills
- listening, patience
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People who offered to help
- Patrick J. Olson 🇬🇧
I live about 14 km from Manchester. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Happy to chat first.
- Sevgi Duygu Kılıç 🇹🇷
i live about 12 km from Manchester. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Can bring a friend.
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Take care, Gerald. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Hannover
stay strong, Gerald. Hope this works out for you. We're a small family in Tel Aviv but we're thinking of you
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Manchester.
sending love. Hope the doctors have good news. We're a small family in Birmingham but we're thinking of you.
Sending good thoughts. Wishing Gerald a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
Thinking of you and your family, Gerald. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
You're not alone, Gerald. Shared this with my family. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless.
Stay strong. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Blessings.