4x4 Needed...4 Volunteers x 4 Hours Per Month = Making Someone Happy?: Department of Rehabilitation Services; Services for the Blind Opportunity

4x4 Needed...4 Volunteers x 4 Hours Per Month = Making Someone Happy?

Department of Rehabilitation Services; Services for the Blind

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(41.5816,-72.6161)

Cause Areas

Community People with Disabilities Seniors

When

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

Where

Main StreetRoute 66Portland, CT 06480

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About

4x4...Four nice people are needed to spend four hours per month with four nice people making them feel special. That's all it takes, there are four people in the Portland, CT area who are socially isolated and would like to get out for a coffee or a hamburger or just a walk or drive on a nice day. These are folks who are legally blind and living in a board-n-care type facility... not quite a nursing home but a far cry from the Ritz! If you can spend about an hour per week or every other week, visiting, bringing coffee or just taking a walk this is a terrific way to do a good deed. It's so easy...

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

Mental Health
People Skills
Family Therapy
Elder care
Special Needs
Relationship Building

Good Match For

People 55+ Group

Requirements & Commitment

Driver's License Needed
Background Check
Must be at least 18
Orientation or Training
Very Flexible, Make Your Own Schedule
Patience, Understanding, Good Listening