Organization
Aging and Disability Services

Halloween Treats Needed - No Tricks

Duration
Recruiting now
Location
Hartford, CT

Opportunity Details

Ongoing

In-Person

Recruiting now

Woodland St, Hartford, CT 06105

About this Opportunity

Can you be a Halloween treat for a person who is legally blind? Imagine the simplest task like buying candy for the neighborhood children - it can be impossible if you can't drive to the store or can't read the prices when you get there! You can help. Sign up now to be a shopper, driver, reader or mail sorter for someone who is legally blind. it's easy. Get your application in today and be ready in two weeks.

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.

Most volunteers will be matched within three to five miles of home or work.

Issue area

  • Health & Wellness