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Compassion on the Line: Volunteering with Friendly Calls

Posted December 05, 2023 by Red Cross Talks

In the heart of the pandemic&#39;s isolation, one individual found solace in connecting with others. Dedicated and compassionate volunteer Kian started his journey into <a href="/friendlycalls"><strong>the Red Cross Friendly Calls program</strong></a> from a place of empathy and understanding. &quot;I was feeling isolated and frustrated. So, I could imagine what other people were feeling during that time. It felt intuitive to volunteer with the Friendly Calls program.&quot;<br /> &nbsp;

In the heart of the pandemic's isolation, one individual found solace in connecting with others. Dedicated and compassionate volunteer Kian started his journey into the Red Cross Friendly Calls program from a place of empathy and understanding. "I was feeling isolated and frustrated. So, I could imagine what other people were feeling during that time. It felt intuitive to volunteer with the Friendly Calls program."
 

In the heart of the pandemic&#39;s isolation, one individual found solace in connecting with others. Dedicated and compassionate volunteer Kian started his journey into <a href="/friendlycalls"><strong>the Red Cross Friendly Calls program</strong></a> from a place of empathy and understanding. &quot;I was feeling isolated and frustrated. So, I could imagine what other people were feeling during that time. It felt intuitive to volunteer with the Friendly Calls program.&quot;<br /> &nbsp;
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