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Published 1 month ago
New Year...No FEAR - Step Out of Your Comfy Life and Shop For a Neighbor Who is Blind
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Hartford, CT
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
Time Commitment:
A few hours per month
Commitment Details:
Flexible! Just Do What You Promise You Will Do!
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
10
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:
Caring, Kind, Compassionate, Good Listening, Good Planning, Time Management
Description
Start your New Year off on the right foot by stepping out and helping a neighbor who is blind with their shopping, reading their mail or just being a friendly visitor. You will really enjoy giving your time and talent to another person and seeing how much joy and peace of mind you can bring them. It's so easy! Apply today.
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
Location
On-site
Main Street, Your Town Too!, Hartford, Connecticut, US
Your Town Too!
Your Town Too!
