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Do you enjoy walking, hiking, playing cards or going for a ride? You can help with just a few hours a week or every other week, on your own schedule. You can be the reason someone smiles when I call them to say there's a volunteer for you! It doesn't take much to make someone's day and the tasks are easy - read and sort mail, go shopping, take a walk or hike, go birdwatching or just call when you can for a chat with a neighbor who is legally blind.
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 but will need to make a one-time visit to BESB’s Windsor office for an interview and sighted guide training.
Today is the day to call 800-842-4510 x4129 or email lori.st.amand@ct.gov for your Services for the Blind volunteer application. You will make a difference and you will make a friend!
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Dear Prospective Volunteer,
I am so glad to hear from you as we share our interest and sincere desire to make the world a little better place. I am eager to help you turn your joy and resolve into actions that bring happiness and meaningful change for others in our community.
You will make a measurable and lasting impact assisting with activities like grocery shopping, reading mail, forms and paperwork and taking occasional outings with a neighbor who is blind.
BESB VOLUNTEER JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Driver/Visitor/Shopper: BESB clients need help with sorting mail, identifying the bills and shredding the junk mail. Volunteers help with reading periodicals, sales circulars and fliers. Go to the grocery store together and help by reading labels, prices, nutrition content or preparation instruction. Some clients just need a friendly visitor to provide community integration and socialization or assistance with activities like putting away groceries or organizing household items.(Does not include house cleaning or personal care.)
