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Published 2 days ago

Exercise Buddy Needed for Neighbor in Putnam, CT

Aging and Disability Services

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Putnam, CT

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Available Times:

Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)

Commitment Details:

Very Flexible - Do what you can and others will help!

Recurrence:

Recurring

Volunteers Needed:

Cause Areas:

Disability, Health & Medicine, Rural Areas, Seniors & Retirement, Sports & Recreation

Benefits:

Training Provided

Good For:

Age 55+

Participation Requirements:

Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation

Age Requirement:

18+

Other Requirements:

Must be able to get to your assignment, have good driving history and clear criminal record.

Description

Exercise Buddy Needed for Neighbor in Putnam, CT

A local gent who is legally blind would like a gym buddy to attend the area YMCA. You can work out while he does and get fit together. Your role would be to guide him between the machines, drive him to/from the Y and generally be a good friend. He spends about a half hour on the machines. He also loves fishing and is very outgoing and interested in the community.

Requirements to be a great volunteer include:

desire to help others; pleasant demeanor; good reading/speaking voice; reading skills; organizational or planning abilities; good driving record; 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. You must be in Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York or Massachusetts, there is no relocation, passport, Visa or stipend available.

Location

On-site

9 Technology Park Drive, Putnam, CT, Your Town, Putnam, Connecticut, US
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Are you able to commit to at least 6 months of volunteering?

Yes

Are you confident to work independently with minimal support from facility staff?

Yes

Are you willing to spend up to 4 hours per month with this individual, documenting the time and reporting it as required?

Yes

Possibly more during some weeks; less during others

Briefly explain the skills or abilities you think will make you a good match for this individual.

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