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Published 9/2/25 8:00PM
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Are you my MacGuffin?

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Meriden, CT
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  • Details

    Commitment Details:
    Flexible
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Disability, Seniors & Retirement
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    Are you my MacGuffin?

    A MacGuffin is a highly sought after trophy of gold, jewels, diamonds or other items of value and it keeps the action moving in a movie, book or play. A good volunteer is a macguffin. What would you do...keep a blind person moving forward by helping with their mail, assisting with their shopping or reading and guiding them on walks or appointments.

    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.

    Volunteers will be matched within three to five miles of home or work.

    Location

    On-site
    Main Street, Meriden, Connecticut, US

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