Friendly Caller/Visitor
ME/CFS Canterbury/West Coast Charitable Trust managed by Volunteering Canterbury
We have clients who would greatly benefit from having a companion who could call or text regularly, or perhaps even visit.
Our clients live with debilitating illness that results in them being quite isolated at home and without many social contacts.
Our client feels quite isolated and lonely and would benefit from someone visiting or calling so that she can share her history and what is currently on their mind.
We are looking for a volunteer who can be a listening ear and friendly companion, who has experience and calmness in listening and supporting someone in a difficult situation.
Are you?
- Competent and a skilled friendly caller/visitor?
- Warm, kind, non-judgmental, and have a calm manner?
Recent testimonies...
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“If I hadn't met with the Nurse who validated my experience of my chronic illness and advocated for me with my GP to obtain a diagnosis, I would not be here. Life had got too hard."
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"I love this organisation, so caring and respectful in everything that they do, and always looking to progress forward."
Did you know?
People with ME/CFS, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis /Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and long COVID have a reduced level of functionality that means they cannot complete normal activities of daily living. An additional burden is that doing too much physically or mentally can trigger Post-Exertional Malaise – a worsening of symptoms that can last for days or more. Many people with ME/CFS are house or bed bound, are unable to work, and do not have access to adequate financial, home and mobility supports through the welfare and health systems.
Ref: WF