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Published 12/15/25 12:21PM
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Be the Top Banana! Help a Person with Legal Blindness Get Their Groceries

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

    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Flexible!
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Disability, Seniors & Retirement
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    A Desire to Help Others.

    Description

    Be the Top Banana!  Help a Person with Legal Blindness Get Their Groceries

    Help a person who is legally blind to get to the grocery store and you will be their TOP BANANA! Winter is coming and these folks are taking the bus to get their groceries, a few flimsy plastic bags is all they can carry but your assistance will enable them to get a whole week's worth of groceries and keep fresh and healthy foods readily available. But there's more than just grocery shopping, go out for coffee or have a chat on the front porch, take a walk at the park; it's all good!

    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

    All Towns in CT

    Southington, CT, USA
    Directions

    Our postings are throughout Connecticut but typically within 5 to 7miles of your home or work - we have something for anyone who wants to change the world one neighbor at a time! Email lori.st.amand@ct.gov or call 860-602-4129 today!

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