Retirees Needed for the Next Adventure - Flexible, Meaningful, Impactful! Call Now

Today is the Day to Make a Difference and start your new adventure. Retirement means every day is bosses day (you're the boss) and every day is Employee Appreciation Day! Add a dash of volunteer appreciation and we have a trifecta for you :) But who is bringing the donuts?

Today is the day to make a difference in your life and that of a neighbor. With just an hour or two per week you can be a friendly visitor, a shopping buddy or a reader for a neighbor who is legally blind. I know this says Colchester, but there are friends waiting for you in other towns too - probably five to seven miles from your house.

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. There is no cost to you to get started and I will provide human guide training before you meet your new friend!

Today is the day to call 800-842-4510 x4129 or email lori.st.amand@ct.gov for your Services for the Blind volunteer application. You will make a difference and you will make a friend!