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Friendly visitor needed for a 77-year-old neighbor in Palermo

Looking for a friendly person in Palermo to visit Rita once a week.

🇮🇹 90130, Palermo, Sicily, Italy418 views
Valentina Sara Negri
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Palermo
I'm writing for my neighbor Rita, who's 77. Rita lives alone in Palermo, and lost a son last year. The nearest family lives several hours away. Rita loves chess, and would enjoy someone to chat with. An hour a week, perhaps on Friday 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. I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
effort
1 hour a week
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In person in Palermo
skills
kindness, patience
#companionship#elderly#visiting

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4.5(4 reviews)

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  • Rasha Lina Habib🇦🇺Verified donor
    Exceptional service

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

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    Reliable and compassionate

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

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    Patient and understanding

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Ganesh Dipesh Bista🇳🇵Verified helper
    Genuine person with a big heart

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

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  • Camila M. Cordero

    Good luck. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Palermo.

    • Sofia Polishchuk

      Hang in there, Valentina. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Palermo.

      • Ishrat Ruma Majumder

        Rooting for you, Valentina. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Palermo.

        • Sowmya P. Balakrishnan

          You're not alone, Valentina. Hope you get there. After 27 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.

          • Yasir Amir Siddiqui

            Hope it all works out. Shared it with a few friends. Don't give up. Thinking of Palermo.

            • Maricel Rodriguez

              Thinking of you and your family, Valentina. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care.

              • Omondi Victor Tembo

                Hope it all works out, Valentina. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Sent it to 5 people at work.

                • Quentin Jules Gerard

                  Thinking of you and your family, Valentina. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. We're a small family in Dammam but we're thinking of you. All the best.

                  • Talha Ali Kazmi

                    Praying for you. Shared it with a few friends. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings.

                    • Anjana M. Babu

                      So sorry you're going through this, Valentina. Your post was clear and honest. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless.

                      • Yogesh G. GokhalePhoto verified

                        rooting for you. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. All the best.

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