Volunteer timeElderly care
Companionship wanted: Howard's gardening and a cup of tea
An hour a week, a chat, and a cup of tea - that's all Howard is asking for.
🇳🇿 8046, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand422 views
I'm writing for my neighbor Howard, who's 77. Howard lives alone in Christchurch, and lost a son last year. The nearest family lives several hours away.
Howard loves gardening, and would enjoy someone to chat with. An hour a week, perhaps on Saturday 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.
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- 1 hour a week
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- In person in Christchurch
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- kindness, patience
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- Isaac Bankole 🇳🇬
I live about 11 km from Christchurch. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Happy to chat first.
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good luck, Russell. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Thinking of Christchurch
Thinking of you and your family, Russell. Your post was clear and honest. God bless
Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Bangkok
Hang in there. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out.
Hope things get better soon, Russell. I hope things turn around soon. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Sydney.
Sending strength, Russell. Get well soon. My neighbor in Cartagena donated after I showed her your page. All the best.