Bon Appetit! Cook For a Neighbor Who is Legally Blind: Department of Rehabilitation Services; Services for the Blind Opportunity

Bon Appetit! Cook For a Neighbor Who is Legally Blind

Department of Rehabilitation Services; Services for the Blind

11 Reviews

(41.2778,-72.7967)

Cause Areas

Community People with Disabilities Seniors

When

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

Where

nearby to youBranford, CT 06405

_{Help a person who is legally blind to manage their paper, mail and official documents. You will be a help and you can make a new friend too!}

About

A local lady who is legally blind is interested in the occassional hot meal but is no longer operating her appliances. If you are interested in cooking her a hot meal and perhaps sharing some good conversation, she would appreciate it! This Branford resident is an active senior who enjoys the outdoors and travels with a guide dog.

Interested? All it takes 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.

Skills

Good Match For

People 55+ Group

Requirements & Commitment

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