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Companionship wanted: Emre's cricket and a cup of tea

Emre lives alone and has no family nearby; a weekly hour of conversation would transform the week.

🇩🇪 47124, Duisburg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany1,157 views
Ali Orhan Çelik
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Duisburg
I'm writing for my neighbor Emre, who's 75. Emre lives alone in Duisburg, and lost a spouse of many years last year. The nearest family lives a long flight away. Emre loves cricket, and would enjoy someone to chat with. An hour a week, perhaps on Tuesday 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. Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
effort
1 hour a week
format
In person in Duisburg
skills
kindness, patience
#companionship#elderly#visiting

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  • Lavanya G. Nadar 🇮🇳 Accepted

    I live about 15 km from Duisburg. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.

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