Government
Published 7 days ago
Local Neighbor Needs Help with Mail, Paperwork, Forms Due to Blindness
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Sharon, CT
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays daytime, Weekends daytime
Time Commitment:
A few hours per month
Commitment Details:
Very flexible, do what you can, others will help. You must be true to your word.
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
3
Cause Areas:
Community Development, Disability, Health & Medicine, Rural Areas, Seniors & Retirement
Benefits:
Training Provided
Good For:
Public Groups, Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Other Requirements:
Driver's license, auto insurance as noted. Clear driving and criminal histories. Able to fulfill what you promise, possible stipend for certain car trips.
Description
You can do something amazing with your free time by assisting a neighbor who is blind with paperwork, computer work, forms and general mail reading. An occasional trip around town for coffee or a sandwich would be more than enjoyable for her and could be a little fun for you along with a meaningful act of kindness. Optional but appreciated are a few trips to nearby Sharon Hospital for medical 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.
Location
Sharon community and Sharon Hospital
Sharon, CT, USA
