Volunteer timeElderly care
Companionship wanted: Chantel's knitting and a cup of tea
Looking for a friendly person in Johannesburg to visit Chantel once a week.
🇿🇦 Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa938 views
I'm writing for my neighbor Chantel, who's 74. Chantel lives alone in Johannesburg, and lost a sister last year. The nearest family lives 499 kilometers away.
Chantel loves knitting, 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.
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
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- 1 hour a week
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- In person in Johannesburg
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- kindness, patience
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Hope it all works out, Francois. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Johannesburg.
Hang in there. Your post was clear and honest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings
Stay strong. Wishing Chantel a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Blessings.
Praying for you, Francois. Hope the doctors have good news