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Published 3/3/26 9:12AM

Quiet Hero Needed for mná in Quiet Corner of Connecticut - Volunteer with a Neighbor Today and Make a Difference

Aging and Disability Services
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Canterbury, CT
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    Flexible! Set Your Own Mutually Agreeable Schedule, help where you can, others will also help
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    2
    Cause Areas:
    Disability, Family, Rural Areas, Seniors & Retirement, Women
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+, International Volunteers
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    17+
    Other Requirements:
    Must be reliable, trustworthy and compassionate.

    Description

    Quiet Hero Needed for mná in Quiet Corner of Connecticut - Volunteer with a Neighbor Today and Make a Difference

    Quiet Hero Needed in Quiet Corner of Connecticut - Volunteer with a Neighbor Today and Make a Difference

    Volunteer Needed – Make a Meaningful Difference! 🌟

    A kind, legally blind woman living in a remote area near Canterbury, CT is looking for a compassionate volunteer to help with simple but important tasks:

    🚗 Occasional driving – she keeps a car for you to use!

    🛒 Grocery shopping

    📬 Reading and sorting mail

    👟 Going for walks or scenic rides

    💬 Friendly visits and conversation

    She has her own car and just needs a caring companion to help her stay connected and independent. If you or someone you know has a few hours a week to spare, this could be a truly rewarding opportunity to brighten someone’s life.

    📍 Must be reliable, friendly, and enjoy helping others.

    📞 Interested? Please reach out to Lori.st.amand@ct.gov

    Let’s come together to support our neighbors. 💛

    Location

    On-site

    Canterbury Community, Lisbon area

    Canterbury, CT 06331, USA

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    Be sure to check your spam folder for an email from at ct.gov account (sent M-F 8 to 4).

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