“Listen to a story, tell a story.” This is the name of the social telephony project which is part of the memory, cohesion, future project launched by Auser territoriale and Spi Cgil Foggia financed by the Puglia Region as part of the Puglia social capital 3.0 call aimed at combating loneliness.
“This service – explain the organizers – inspired by an idea of a Spanish librarian involves telephone reading sessions lasting 15 minutes, during which the elderly can choose the type of reading they wish to listen to or share their stories, thus becoming living memory. The objective is to reduce social distances, especially in post-pandemic times, breaking the wall of loneliness and enhancing the dignity of elderly people. To support this service, the local Auser, in collaboration with the CGIL pensioners union, offers a training course for volunteers (members and non-members of the association) interested in participating and offering their contribution to the service. The 12-hour course divided into six lessons will begin on June 3rd and will be held in the Auser clubs of Foggia and San Severo. The program aims to ensure that volunteers are well trained to offer support with sensitivity, respect and courtesy, helping to improve the quality of life of older people in the community.” (Handle)
