You and Your Sparkling Personality are Needed for a Local Lady

Department of Rehabilitation Services; Services for the Blind

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(41.866764,-72.44953)
 

Cause Areas

When

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

Where

Vernon/RockvilleRockville, CT 06066

About

You and Your Sparkling Personality are Needed for a Local Lady who has a need for community inclusion due to blindness. This nice lady is socially isolated due to blindness and becasuse she is living in a senior community where she is one of the youngest tenants. She LOVES dogs; if you have a few hours a week to take in a movie or go out for a meal, to the comedy club or just outside for a walk or visit to a dog park, this is a great opportunity. All it takes is a few hours every other week or month to make someone's day brighter.

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

  • Mentoring
  • Special Needs
  • Life Coaching
  • People Skills
  • Social Media / Blogging
  • Tutoring

Good Match For

People 55+ Group

Requirements & Commitment

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Very Flexible - Just Do What You Promise
  • Kindness, Patience, Understanding

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