Organization
Aging and Disability Services

Friendly Visitor, Reader, Walking Buddy Needed for Neighbor in Thomaston

Duration
Recruiting now
Location
Thomaston, CT

Opportunity Details

Ongoing

In-Person

Recruiting now

Main Sreet, Thomaston, CT 06787, US

About this Opportunity

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.

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.

Skills/Interests

  • Administrative