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Published 11/6/25 7:58AM
Put a little ZING! in your day...by being an AmaZING volunteer!
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Plainville, CT
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
Time Commitment:
A few hours per month
Commitment Details:
Very Flexible - set your own schedule but please do what you promise. Minimum of six months is preferred. Please advise if other circumstances prevail.
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
4
Cause Areas:
Community Development, Disability, Seniors & Retirement
Benefits:
Training Provided
Good For:
Public Groups, Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Other Requirements:
Volunteers working with neighbors must have a clear background check, clean driving history (work-arounds are available in some circumstances).
Description
Put a little zing in your day and someone else's too! Become an amaZING volunteer for a neighbor who is blind.
The tasks are easy, sorting and reading mail, shopping, friendly visiting, guided walking and any other activities you and they find mutually agreeable. Many who are legally blind retain a significant amount of usable vision but printed material is a challenge and they cannot drive. There are neighbors in almost every Connecticut town so don't delay.
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.
There is no housekeeping or personal care or cooking involved.
Location
On-site
Locations Throughout Connecticut
Plainville, Connecticut, US
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