Government
Published 3 months ago
Change a Life in Two Hours or Less!
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Bristol, 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:
20
Cause Areas:
Community Development, Disability, Seniors & Retirement, Volunteering, Women
Benefits:
Training Provided
Good For:
Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Other Requirements:
Excellent communication and problem solving skills are needed as these are highly independent posts. Volunteers without minimum insurance can be buddies on public and para transit.
Description
You can change a life in two hours or less! When older people become less active, they can also feel forgotten. You can help today, visit a senior, help with their mail, hold their hand while they wait for the doctor to call them in, grab lunch (read more below about 'secret sauce') or shop for groceries. Your inner talents can be put to use with a neighbor who is blind right in your neighborhood.
Requirements to be a great volunteer include... this is the secret sauce-you!
- 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
Bristol, CT 06010, USA
