Government
Published 9/2/25 8:00PM

Year Long Elves Needed -Pointy Ears Optional

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

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    Flexible - Do what works for you!
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    20
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Disability, Seniors & Retirement
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    You must be able to commit to at least one or two visits per month for six months if possible. Special circumstances can be discussed. Be a person of your word who follows through on their promises.

    Description

    Year Long Elves Needed -Pointy Ears Optional

    This opportunity is not just for the holiday, this is for every day! We need elves, do-gooders who can visit our homebound clients and help them with their reading, pick up some fresh groceries, read and sort their mail, identify and shred the junk, have a friendly visit or go out for a walk. These individuals are legally blind and working at staying independently living in their own homes. Now you can help!

    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.

    Volunteers will be matched within three to five miles of home or work.

    Private Group Details:

    • Group Size Range: 1 - 50+
    • Event can be held at organization location(s)
    • No Donation

    Location

    On-site
    Locations throughout Connecticut, Main office in Windsor, Windsor, Connecticut, US
    Main office in Windsor

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