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Published 11/14/25 3:47PM

Shopping Companions, Visitors Needed for Neighbors who have legal blindness, or Advocates Needed for Long Term Care Residents

Aging and Disability Services
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near New Britain, CT
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    Flexible: Do what you can, others will help. Long Term Care Facility posts require 4 hours per week between 10:30 a.m., and 4 p.m.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    7
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Disability, Seniors & Retirement, Transportation
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Special Considerations of the post with long term care: Transportation to area nursing homes is essential (mileage costs are reimbursable) Must complete training and certification requirements Must attend ongoing monthly in-ser

    Description

    Shopping Companions, Visitors Needed for Neighbors who have legal blindness, or Advocates Needed for Long Term Care Residents

    Help a neighbor with grocery or clothing shopping, enjoy a cup of coffee and a chat. Help read newsletters and professional journals or shred junk mail for a person with low vision or legal blindness. Through these simple and easy activities, you can make a difference to a home-bound person in as little as just one or two hours per week.

    Call today! With clients located throughout Connecticut there will be a neighbor within 5 to 7 miles of your home or work. Your energy can make a huge difference. If you are friendly, outgoing and able to fulfill your commitments, then this is right for you. Don't miss this opportunity to pay it forward! Free training is provided.

    If you have more time - 4 hours per week - you can become a long term care advocate receiving, handling and trying to resolve resident complaints, including those made on behalf of a resident, within the facility, under supervision of the Regional Ombudsman.

    Location

    On-site

    Your Neighborhood

    within 5-7 miles of your home or work, All major cities-New Britain, Middletown, Hartford, New Britain, Connecticut, US
    All major cities-New Britain, Middletown, Hartford

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

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