Organization
Aging and Disability Services

Superstars Needed for Work with Neighbors Who are Blind

Duration
Recruiting now
Location
New Britain, CT

Opportunity Details

Ongoing

In-Person

Recruiting now

Main St, New Britain, CT 06052

About this Opportunity

BESB Volunteers are Superstars! Magic is happening in your neighborhood right now! If you are feeling left out or missing something that is new and exciting in your life, become a BESB volunteer. The work is easy - shopping, driving, reading or sorting mail. Everyone can do it, but only a few special people like you reach for the brass ring.

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