Move It From My TO DO List to My "Ta-done" List

Department of Rehabilitation Services; Services for the Blind

11 Reviews


(41.66002,-73.04643)
 

Cause Areas

When

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

Where

Area of Main StreetWithin 5 to 7 miles of your home or workYour Town or NearbyPlymouth, CT 06782

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

Self motivated, active and independent individual needed to help a lady with legal blindness to move things from her to do list to her ta-done list. If you can read mail, organize files, clip coupons and can stop by once a week either on a Wednesday morning or the weekend, this is a great opportunity for you.

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.

Skills

  • Executive Admin
  • Office Management
  • Elder care
  • Literacy / Reading
  • Special Needs
  • Life Coaching

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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