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Published 10/31/25 11:56AM

Make change in Your Neighborhood! Today is the Day!!

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

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    This position schedule is highly flexible; and we only ask that you do what you promise and arrive when you say you will. We don't want you to do it all, others will help.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    25
    Cause Areas:
    Disability, Seniors & Retirement, Women
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    A clear driving history and able to pass a criminal background check (no cost to you) Car/insurance of 50,000/100,000 is preferred but work arounds are available.

    Description

    Make change in Your Neighborhood! Today is the Day!!

    It is 2025 and there is still a chance for you and 2 of your closest friends to help us reach 25 new volunteers! What would you do?....just be nice to a neighbor who is blind - help them sort and read mail, drop it into the file cabinet, take them to the grocery store or shop with their list when you get your own things. Take a walk or sit outdoors when the weather is nice and have a friendly visit or a chat. If you are available during the day, a trip to a local doctor's office would help a lot but is not a requirement. There is so much you can do to make someone feel special - there is no limit to the joy!

    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 - don't have it; don't worry we have work-arounds.

    Location

    On-site
    Most Eastern Connecticut Communities have clients, Manchester to all Points East to State Borders, Windham, Connecticut, US
    Manchester to all Points East to State Borders

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