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Published 10/1/25 11:16AM

You Can Join Us for Walks, Mall Adventures & Starbucks Sips

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

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    VERY Flexible! Do what you promise when you promise and others will help!
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    4
    Cause Areas:
    Civic Engagement, Disability, Rural Areas, Seniors & Retirement, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+, International Volunteers, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Patience, good listening skills, good communication, walking in the yard. Must have own transportation to/from the location

    Description

    You Can Join Us for Walks, Mall Adventures & Starbucks Sips

    Join Me for Walks, Mall Adventures & Starbucks Sips and then we can share some piano music. You can give me something to look forward to on the dark winter days when I cannot get out alone. Due to legal blindness, I cannot get out on my own and I am not near the bus line if you have an hour or two every other week, I would appreciate getting to know you. Other individuals who are legally blind are living around Connecticut and they would also love to have a volunteer buddy.

    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

    On site and local area shopping venues

    Redding, CT 06896, USA

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

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