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Friendly visitor needed for a 75-year-old neighbor in Manukau
Harper lives alone and has no family nearby; a weekly hour of conversation would transform the week.
🇳🇿 2154, Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand453 views
I'm writing for my neighbor Harper, who's 75. Harper lives alone in Manukau, and lost a spouse of many years last year. The nearest family lives on the other side of the country.
Harper loves birdwatching, 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.
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- effort
- 1 hour a week
- format
- In person in Manukau
- skills
- kindness, patience
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- Selamawit Getu 🇪🇹 ID verified
i live about 15 km from Manukau. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Free this month.
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- Made me feel heard
Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.
- Went above and beyond
Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.
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Wishing you the best, Kevin. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Love from Kaduna.
You're not alone, Kevin. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Addis Ababa.
Wishing you peace. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope March is when things finally get easier.
Sending good thoughts, Kevin. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.
Wishing you the best, Kevin. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update.