Government
Published 3 months ago
Make July 4th a Real Independence Day by Helping a Neighbor
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Bristol, CT
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays daytime, evenings, Weekends daytime, evenings
Time Commitment:
A few hours per month
Commitment Details:
Flexible
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
4
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:
Must be reliable, trustworthy and compassionate.
Description
Make July 4th a real day of Independence by becoming a volunteer to your neighbor with legal blindness. Just a few hours per month can make the difference to someone who needs to get groceries, shop for new shoes or can't read the sales circular. All it takes is a few hours per month, a good attitude and a sunny disposition.
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.
Location
On-site
Your Neighborhood, Middletown, Bristol, West Hartford, West Haven, New Haven, Hartford, Bridgeport, Bristol, Connecticut, US
Middletown, Bristol, West Hartford, West Haven, New Haven, Hartford, Bridgeport
Middletown, Bristol, West Hartford, West Haven, New Haven, Hartford, Bridgeport
