Organization
Aging and Disability Services

Be a Hero at Home, Help Your Neighbor!

Duration
Recruiting now
Location
New Britain, CT

Opportunity Details

Ongoing

In-Person

Recruiting now

within 5-7 miles of your home or work, New Britain, CT 06051, US

About this Opportunity

If you have 2-4 hours per month to visit a home-bound or sheltered neighbor you can be a First Class, Top Notch, Blue Ribbon, Certified HERO! No cape, talking car, spider goo or high tech gadgets needed.

You don't need to travel to foreign lands to make a difference in the world, or to do the right thing. There are plenty of opportunities right here at home. If you are willing to have a conversation, go out for coffee, play bingo, watch televisison or read the paper this opportunity is for you. It's as easy as 1.2.3..

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.

·You must be in Connecticut, Rhode Island or Massachusetts, there is no relocation, passport, visa or stipend available

Skills/Interests

  • Administrative