- Organization
- Aging and Disability Services
Reader and Walking Buddy Needed for Waterbury Neighbor
- Duration
- Recruiting now
- Location
- Waterbury, CT
Opportunity Details
Ongoing
In-Person
Recruiting now
within 5-7 miles of your home or work, Waterbury, CT 06078, US
About this Opportunity
A local neighbor in Waterbury who is legally blind needs buddy to help read and sort mail, go for a walk or take a quick trip out for coffee. It is so easy to be a good friend, all you need is a few hours a week or every other week, we provide the common sense techniques training and you will ready to meet your new friend.
Requirements to be a great volunteer include:
·desire to help others;
·pleasant demeanor;
·good reading/speaking voice;
·average reading skills;
·organizational or planning abilities;
·good driving record;
·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, New York or Massachusetts, there is no relocation, passport, Visa or stipend available.
Private Group Details:
- Group Size Range: 1 - 50+
- Event can be held at organization location(s)
- No Donation