Organization
Aging and Disability Services

Shopper and Reader Needed for Neighbor

Duration
Recruiting now
Location
West Haven, CT

Opportunity Details

Ongoing

In-Person

Recruiting now

Main St, West Haven, CT 06516

About this Opportunity

A local resident who is legally blind and struggling to live independently needs a shopping buddy for local grocery and retail stores. Additional support for reading and sorting mail or taking walks around the neighborhood would also be appreciated.

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.