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Published 10/1/25 8:16AM
Spring into Action: Can You Change a Life in One Hour a Week?
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Norwalk, Your Town, CT
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
Time Commitment:
A few hours per month
Commitment Details:
Flexible - Choose what works for you! Others will help.
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
10
Cause Areas:
Community Development, Disability, Seniors & Retirement
Benefits:
Training Provided
Good For:
Public Groups, Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Other Requirements:
Volunteers must be in Connecticut and have own transportation to/from the volunteer location.
Description
Have you made a difference in your community? Here's a great idea, change a life - with just one hour per week you can help a person who is blind continue toward their goal of independent living. Read their mail, drive them to the grocery store or bank, help them label household items. It's easy and you can set your own schedule! This is a great way to spring into action today or to dust off that old New Year's Resolution to make your world a better place!
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
Norwalk, Stamford and surrounding towns, Bridgeport, New Haven, Norwalk, Your Town, Connecticut, US
Bridgeport, New Haven
Bridgeport, New Haven
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