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33 people are interested
Friendly Grocery Shoppers
ORGANIZATION: The Community Follows the Patriot
Please visit the new page to apply.
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33 people are interested
Our Friendly Grocery Shopping program needs volunteers who are able to grocery shop for seniors who live in Middlesex County. Functional and/or visual limitations can make it difficult for many elders to drive and/or shop on their own. Also, some may be isolated and have no family to shop for them. Elders who wish to go shopping with the volunteer must be self-mobile and self-transferring, so volunteers do not provide any hands-on escorting or assistance. All of our volunteers are screened, trained, certified and bonded, as volunteers must clear a criminal background check, motor vehicle record search and application process which includes providing a valid driver's license and current auto insurance ID card. All of our volunteer services offered are in effort to diminish the risk of isolation and/or unnecessary institutionalization of an elderly person. Volunteers must be age 21 or older and orientations are offered thoughout the year. Friendly Shopping can be conducted daytimes, early evenings and on weekends. Friendly Grocery Shoppers do not handle credit or debit cards, and do offer assistance with helping put groceries away.
More opportunities with The Community Follows the Patriot
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The Community Follows the Patriot
Location:
163 College Street, Middletown, CT 06457, US
Mission Statement
"Our mission is to assist veterans living in Middlesex Country with targeted programs that help them prosper, remain safely and independent in the community."
Description
The Community Follows the Patriot [registered trademark] is a charitable non-profit organization dedicated to serving the elderly and veterans in Middlesex County. We provide free volunteer based supportive services that help aging veterans remain independent and maintain a good quality of life in the community. In addition, we provide employment readiness services for career transitioning military and veterans.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Middlesex County OnlyMiddletown, CT 06457
DATE POSTED
December 15, 2015
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- On-Going
- Auto Insurance ID Card