- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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135 people are interested
Help the blind remain independent by reading, shopping, driving and visiting with them.
ORGANIZATION: Aging and Disability Services
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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135 people are interested
Give your gifts of time and patience! Spend a little time with a blind elder client sharing their rich history and culture. Help them read their favorite reading books and periodicals or describe their pictures from a favorite photo album. Clients also need help with sorting mail, driving to medical appointments and with shopping or label reading.
In addition to these vision related tasks, some of our clients just need a friendly visitor to take them outside or to assist with other household activities like putting away groceries or organizing household items. BESB volunteers do not provide house cleaning or personal care. Most clients are within 3-5 miles of home or work! Email today!
Volunteers who do not wish to have direct client contact can assist with the following activities in their own homes.
Home Transcriber - Volunteers retype a pre-selected book, saving it as a Microsoft Word document. When complete, BESB will emboss the pages into Braille. This opportunity has limited availability.
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About Aging and Disability Services
Location:
184 Windsor Avenue (Main Office), Volunteer Positions are in Most CT Towns, Windsor (Main Office), CT 06095, US
Mission Statement
Maximizing opportunities for the independence and well-being of people with disabilities and older adults in Connecticut. Core Values INTEGRITY: We interact honestly and fairly with all others, adhering to strong ethics, values and principals. RESPECT: We value and recognize others for their unique skills, talents and contributions, and are considerate in all interactions. PROFESSIONALISM: We are mindful of our daily conduct and strive to have the highest work standards with a courteous attitude. OPEN COMMUNICATION: We encourage the sharing of information and knowledge in an accurate, honest and supportive way.
Description
Aging and Disability Services: Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind
Welcome to the Department of Aging and Disability Services. Our programs, policies and practices are designed to:
- Deliver integrated aging and disability services responsive to the needs of Connecticut citizens;
- Provide leadership on aging and disability issues statewide;
- Provide and coordinate aging and disability programs and services in the areas of employment, education, independent living, accessibility and advocacy;
- Advocate for the rights of Connecticut residents with disabilities and older adults; and
- Serve as a resource on aging and disability issues at the state level.
The Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind enables its clients to become more self-sufficient and to maximize their participation in the community, at school and in employment settings. It is important to note that most people who are legally blind retain a significant degree of practical vision.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Clients available statewidesome work available in Windsorsome work available at homeWindsor, CT 06095
DATE POSTED
November 4, 2019
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible Choose What Works for You!