Government
Published 4 days ago
Done in a Day
Be a Better You in Ten Days, Read and Shop With a Neighbor
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Norwich, CT
Details
Commitment Details:
Very Flexible, Do What You Can, Others Will Help!
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
5
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:
Good Reader, Patient, Flexible, Willing to Help
Description
Be a better you in just ten days by becoming a volunteer reader and shopper for the blind. You probably didn't even know you had a neighbor who was blind but surely you wonder how they manage their households when seeing is so difficult. This is a great opportunity for you to learn a little and help a lot. No specific skills are required, just friendliness, common sense and a few hours per month... read more:
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
On-site
Main Street, Norwich, Connecticut, US
