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Published 11/6/25 8:17AM
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Be a Better You in Ten Days, Read and Shop With a Neighbor

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Norwich, CT
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  • Details

    Commitment Details:
    Very Flexible, Do What You Can, Others Will Help!
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Disability, Seniors & Retirement
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Good Reader, Patient, Flexible, Willing to Help

    Description

    Be a Better You in Ten Days, Read and Shop With a Neighbor

    Be a better you in just ten days by becoming a volunteer reader and shopper for the blind. You probably didn't even know you had a neighbor who was blind but surely you wonder how they manage their households when seeing is so difficult. This is a great opportunity for you to learn a little and help a lot. No specific skills are required, just friendliness, common sense and a few hours per month... read more:

    Requirements to be a great volunteer include:

    • a desire to help others;
    • a pleasant demeanor;
    • a good reading/speaking voice;
    • average reading skills;
    • organizational or planning abilities;
    • a good driving record;
    • a clear criminal history;
    • two references
    • access to a car with proof of insurance;
    • a minimum of $50/100k liability and $5,000 of property damage coverage.

    Location

    On-site
    Main Street, Norwich, Connecticut, US

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