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Published 12/15/25 11:52AM

Reader and Walking Buddys Needed for Waterbury Neighbors

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

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    Flexible, choose what works for you! Others will help too.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Disability, 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:
    Good Communicators Needed! Volunteers are assigned within 5 to 7 miles of home or work, and posts are available throughout Connecticut. You can set your own schedule and volunteer when it works for you in consult with your match.

    Description

    Reader and Walking Buddys Needed for Waterbury Neighbors

    A local neighbor in Waterbury who is legally blind needs a buddy to help read and sort mail, go for a walk or take a quick trip out for coffee. It is so easy to be a good friend, all you need is an open heart and few hours every other week. Your new friend will live close by and we can provide the common sense techniques training and you will ready to meet your new friend.

    • Requirements to be a great volunteer include:

    desire to help others;

      pleasant demeanor;

        good reading/speaking voice;

          average reading skills;

            organizational or planning abilities;

              good driving record;

                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.

                        You must be in Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York or Massachusetts, there is no relocation, passport, Visa or stipend available.

                        Location

                        On-site
                        Waterbury, CT, USA

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