Organization
Aging and Disability Services

New Year...No FEAR - Step Out of Your Comfy Life and Shop For a Neighbor Who is Blind

Duration
Recruiting now
Location
Hartford, CT

Opportunity Details

Ongoing

In-Person

Recruiting now

Main St, Hartford, CT 06106

About this Opportunity

Start your New Year off on the right foot by stepping out and helping a neighbor who is blind with their shopping, reading their mail or just being a friendly visitor. You will really enjoy giving your time and talent to another person and seeing how much joy and peace of mind you can bring them. It's so easy! Apply today.

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