Government
Published 1 month ago
Socialize and Visit with Local Residents With Legal Blindness
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Colchester, CT
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays daytime, evenings, Weekends daytime, evenings
Time Commitment:
A few hours per month
Commitment Details:
Very Flexible, Just Keep Your Promises
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
5
Cause Areas:
Community Development, Disability, Rural Areas, Seniors & Retirement, Transportation
Benefits:
Training Provided
Good For:
Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Other Requirements:
Must be reliable, trustworthy and compassionate.
Description
Local residents with legal blindness are interested in having friendly visitors and readers to assist with their mail, light shopping, reading and getting outdoors when the weather is nice. It is a very easy way to make a difference in your community.
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
Danielson, CT
Colchester, CT 06415, USA
