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Published 11/6/25 8:03AM

Grocery Buddies Needed - Because Snap is no Snap here!

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

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    Flexible! Set Your Own Mutually Agreeable Schedule
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Seniors & Retirement
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    You must be a person of your word, have own transportation/bus. Requirements to be a great volunteer include: desire to help others; pleasant demeanor; good reading/speaking voice; average reading skills; organizational or planning abilities.

    Description

    Grocery Buddies Needed - Because Snap is no Snap here!

    Grocery Buddies Needed - Because Snap is no Snap here! When a person is legally blind and trying to get the most out of their SNAP benefits, they are interested in the best deals not the shiniest high-priced items and online shopping is not designed with that in mind. If you can get them to the store or help navigate the online shopping cart this is the opportunity for you. It's so easy, once a week or two when you do your shopping you can take them with you, or you can help them with an online or phone order. Reply now or call 860-602-4129 and start helping!

    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

    wolcott

    Main St, East Hartford, CT, USA

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Send Email

    Please email Lori.st.amand@ct.gov and you will receive an application and cover letter. Not sure and want to chat or like this opportunity but in a different part of the state? Call today 860-602-4129 and we can chat about what you have in mind!

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