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Have an hour? it could open the world to someone who is isolated!

Remote, Volunteer must be in or near North Haven, CT
I Want to Help


  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Approximately 1 to 6 hours a month.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    25
    Cause Areas:
    Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement, Veterans
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    55+
    Other Requirements:
    There is an increasingly high demand for volunteers willing to drive an individual to medical appointments and/or the grocery store.

    Description

    Have an hour? it could open the world to someone who is isolated!

    Ever wonder how you can help? Ever feel alone? Consider that there are folks out there who would LOVE to have a chat with you, go with you to the grocery store, or just sit together and talk about the Good Old Days...If all of us gave one hour of our time to another, we could eliminate so much loneliness, isolation, and food insecurity. Consider volunteering in a program today.

    • Our Friendly Visitor Program offers an opportunity to visit someone in their home.
      • Folks are looking for a connection with someone willing to sit with them and have a conversation and fill the void of a limited social network.
      • Some individuals would love to go to the grocery store and pick out their own food instead of having it delivered or paying someone to pick it up.
      • And how about going for a walk, to the senior center, and/or to the gym?

    It is amazing how just a few hours of your time and attention can make a world of difference to another person within your own community.

    Volunteers need to be over the age of 55, complete an application, and agree to a background check. The Agency on Aging of South-Central CT’s Volunteer program provides guidance, training, and support.

    Give us a call and see who's looking for support in your area.

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in or near North Haven, CT
    Associated Location

    Agency on Aging of South Central CT

    117 Washington Ave, Suite 17, North Haven, Connecticut, US
    We cover the Greater New Haven County

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    Instructions:

    If you are interested, I encourage you to reach out for a conversation. Discussing potential opportunities to enhance someone else's life, support a non-profit organization, and connect with like-minded individuals can be incredibly beneficial. Engaging in such dialogues can lead to valuable insights and inspire positive change.

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