Hartford Resident with Blindness Needs a Guide to Medical Appointments: Department of Rehabilitation Services; Services for the Blind Opportunity

Hartford Resident with Blindness Needs a Guide to Medical Appointments

Department of Rehabilitation Services; Services for the Blind

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(41.74311,-72.7038)

Cause Areas

Community People with Disabilities Seniors

When

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

Where

New Park AvenueHartford, CT 06106

About

A Hartford Resident with Blindness Needs a Guide to Medical Appointments during the day when family is not available. This person is very independent and a good traveler but may need someone to guide into and out from the office building. This can be a great opportunity to help a neighbor and make a friend with just a few hours per month.

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

Elder care
Bus/Van Driving

Good Match For

People 55+ Group

Requirements & Commitment

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