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Published 11/4/25 11:11AM

Would You Spend Just 4% of Your Day, Once Per Week to Make Our Town Better?

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

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    VERY Flexible! Do what you promise when you promise and others will help!
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Disability, Seniors & Retirement
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Must have own transportation, car, bus, share service to get to consumer's location; be a person of your word and be able to commit for six months.

    Description

    Would You Spend Just 4% of Your Day, Once Per Week to Make Our Town Better?

    Would you give me just 4 percent of your day? That leaves you 96% for yourself! With just a one hour visit you can change life - make things less lonely, help with getting fresh foods and vegies, go for a walk or just have a cup'o'joe.

    Do it now. The application takes 10 minutes or less and in 10 days you will have a way to make the world brighter.

    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

    Your Community

    East Hartford, Hartford, East Hartford, Connecticut, US
    Hartford

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

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