Volunteer timeElderly care
Companionship wanted: Matilda's gardening and a cup of tea
Looking for a friendly person in Accra to visit Matilda once a week.
馃嚞馃嚟 Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana1,316 views
I'm writing for my neighbor Matilda, who's 75. Matilda lives alone in Accra, and lost a son last year. The nearest family lives on the other side of the country.
Matilda 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.
Thank you so much.
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- 1 hour a week
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- In person in Accra
- skills
- kindness, patience
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People who offered to help
- Lauren F. Page 馃嚭馃嚫
I live about 4 km from Accra. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Flexible on timing.
- Marco Milani 馃嚠馃嚬
I live about 18 km from Accra. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Happy to chat first.
- Koen Tim Smit 馃嚦馃嚤 Accepted
I live about 3 km from Accra. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Can bring a friend.
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Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Accra.
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Stay strong. Hope this works out for you. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Accra.
Thanks for sharing this, Ekow. Looking forward to the next update. All the best.
Hang in there, Ekow. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Lagos.
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Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Santa Rosa so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Caloocan.
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Ekurhuleni.
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keep going, Ekow. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Accra.
Rooting for you, Ekow. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Put this on a community board in Manila this morning. God bless.
Wishing you peace. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Aurangabad.
shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Madrid so I could bring a meal.
Sending strength. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Pune
Wishing you the best, Ekow. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Accra
Sending good thoughts, Ekow. Shared it with a few friends. God bless.
Sending good thoughts, Ekow. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care.
Stay strong. Hope you get there. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings
best of luck, Ekow. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick.
Hope you get there. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. God bless
Best of luck, Ekow. Wishing Matilda a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings.