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Make 2026 Special with your Neighbor who has legal blindness.

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

    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    Super flexible, daytime is premium, but weekends work well too. Just an hour or two a week is all you'll need. More is great but just be sure to do what you promise.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    20
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Disability, Human Rights & Civil Liberties
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Car or access to a car to get to your new friend; clear driving and criminal histories. Minimum insurance 50/100 and an application with references.

    Description

    Make 2026 Special with your Neighbor who has legal blindness.

    Make 2026 Everything You Hope It Could be! It is so easy, a friendly visit on a rainy day, a walk in the park on a sunny day, a quick dash to the grocery store a dash of good will and you have a new friend! Help with reading and sorting mail, or visit a museum. All these things are a challenge for your neighbor who is legally blind and gives you the chance to make a huge difference.

    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, Your Town in Connecticut, Bristol, Connecticut, US
    Your Town in Connecticut

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