A+ Personality Needed - Are you a Type A Personality

Department of Rehabilitation Services; Services for the Blind

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(41.3643,-72.9379)
 

Cause Areas

When

It's flexible! We'll work with your schedule.

Where

5-7 miles of your home or workHamden, CT 06514

About

Type A personality needed to take the leadership role in working with a person who is legally blind. If you are comfortable to pick up the phone and call to invite yourself over to a friend's house this is the place for you. Not type A, we'll take a B or even a B as long as you are willing and able to spend time shopping with a neighbor, reading or sorting their mail, doing errands or hanging out.

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.

Skills

Good Match For

People 55+ Group

Requirements & Commitment

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Flexible

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