Volunteer timeMental health & recovery
A weekly phone friend for Palesa, recovering at home after a long hospital stay
A volunteer who can phone or video-call Palesa once a week for the next few months.
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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 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.
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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Looking forward to the next update. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Jacksonville.
Good luck, Palesa. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
Wishing you peace. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Cape Town.
sending good thoughts, Palesa. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side
Wishing you the best, Palesa. Hope you get there.
Stay strong, Palesa. Hope you get there. After 17 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care
Sending good thoughts, Palesa. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Madina
Hope it all works out. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Columbia
Best of luck, Palesa. Hope you get there. My neighbor in Sydney donated after I showed her your page