Volunteer timeElderly care
A weekly visit for Hailey, 74, who lives alone in Houston
Hailey lives alone and has no family nearby; a weekly hour of conversation would transform the week.
🇺🇸 Houston, Texas, United States911 views
I'm writing for my neighbor Hailey, who's 74. Hailey lives alone in Houston, and lost a lifelong friend last year. The nearest family lives a long flight away.
Hailey loves crossword puzzles, and would enjoy someone to chat with. An hour a week, perhaps on Wednesday 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.
Thanks for being kind about this.
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- 1 hour a week
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- In person in Houston
- skills
- kindness, patience
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