Come, Follow Me; Be a Comforting Presence

Come, follow me and be a comfort to an elder who is legally blind and hard of hearing; that means they can still see a bit and hear but with difficulty. If you have the patience to speak clearly, read the paper, have a conversation and provide comfort to a lonely, socially isolated neighbor, this is for you.

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.