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Friendly visitor needed for an 84-year-old neighbor in Edinburgh

Looking for a friendly person in Edinburgh to visit Faith once a week.

🇬🇧 EH17 8LH, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom1,443 views
Alexander N. Henderson
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Edinburgh
I'm writing for my neighbor Faith, who's 84. Faith lives alone in Edinburgh, and lost a sister last year. The nearest family lives a long flight away. Faith loves chess, 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. Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
effort
1 hour a week
format
In person in Edinburgh
skills
kindness, patience
#companionship#elderly#visiting

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  • Verónica C. Cruz 🇨🇴

    I live about 18 km from Edinburgh. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need!

  • Rashed Asif Khatun 🇮🇳 Photo verifiedAccepted

    i live about 12 km from Edinburgh. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Can bring a friend.

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3.5(6 reviews)

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  • Radha W. Tiwari🇮🇳Verified donor
    Amazing support system

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Mutua Juma Musyoka🇹🇿Verified helper
    Patient and understanding

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Umesh L. Dave🇮🇳Verified helper
    Very responsive and caring

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Salim Faisal Metwally🇦🇺Verified donor
    Reliable and compassionate

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Ananya A. Balakrishnan🇮🇳Verified donor
    Professional and kind

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Valentina Ingrid Bezerra🇧🇷Verified helper
    Restored my faith in humanity

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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  • Uche Bukola Lawal

    sending strength, Alexander. Wishing Faith a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Take care

    • Wegayehu Helen Wolde

      hope things get better soon. Wishing Faith a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Thinking of Edinburgh!

      • Irfan Irfan Tanoto

        Hope things get better soon, Alexander. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Mombasa this morning.

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