Be the Top Banana! Help a Person with Legal Blindness Get Their Groceries

Aging and Disability Services

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

I Want to Help

Details

Available Times:

Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)

Time Commitment:

Flexible

Commitment Details:

Flexible!

Recurrence:

Recurring

Volunteers Needed:

Cause Areas:

Civic Engagement, Community Development, Disability, Hunger, Food Security, 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:

Volunteers must be in Connecticut and have own transportation to/from the volunteer location. Ideal candidate will be available during the work day be weekends are ok too.

Description

Be the Top Banana! Help a Person with Legal Blindness Get Their Groceries

Help a person who is legally blind to get to the grocery store and you will be their TOP BANANA! Winter is coming and these folks are taking the bus to get their groceries, a few flimsy plastic bags is all they can carry but your assistance will enable them to get a whole week's worth of groceries and keep fresh and healthy foods readily available. But there's more than just grocery shopping, go out for coffee or have a chat on the front porch, take a walk at the park; it's all good!

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

All Towns in CT

Southington, CT, USA

Directions

Our postings are throughout Connecticut but typically within 5 to 7miles of your home or work - we have something for anyone who wants to change the world one neighbor at a time! Email lori.st.amand@ct.gov or call 860-602-4129 today!

Please fill out this form

Instructions:

Hello, your interest will be communication to Services for the Blind, the volunteer coordinator will reach out to you via email from lori.st.amand@ct.gov. Please check your spam folder for the application and cover letter.