Volunteer timeElderly care
A weekly visit for Genet, 89, who lives alone in Jimma
Genet lives alone and has no family nearby; a weekly hour of conversation would transform the week.
🇪🇹 Jimma, Oromia, Ethiopia772 views
I'm writing for my neighbor Genet, who's 89. Genet lives alone in Jimma, and lost a son last year. The nearest family lives on the other side of the country.
Genet loves gardening, and would enjoy someone to chat with. An hour a week, perhaps on Sunday afternoon, would mean the world. We can also arrange a phone call if you can't visit in person.
All visitors will be introduced by me and I'll be there at the first meeting. I'll share references and, if you'd like, a short orientation from the local befriending charity.
No special skills are needed - just kindness and patience.
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- effort
- 1 hour a week
- format
- In person in Jimma
- skills
- kindness, patience
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- Made me feel heard
This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.
- Honest and trustworthy
Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.
- Delivered on promises
I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.
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Hope things get better soon, Habtamu. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick.
Take care, Habtamu. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
Thanks for sharing this. This could happen to any of us. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings
Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 6 people at work. Thinking of Jimma.
thanks for sharing this. Hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings.