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Make 2026 Special with your Neighbor who has legal blindness.

Aging and Disability Services

Location
Bristol, CT
Age
All ages
Schedule
Flexible
Spots left
Unlimited

About this opportunity

Make 2026 Everything You Hope It Could be! It is so easy, a friendly visit on a rainy day, a walk in the park on a sunny day, a quick dash to the grocery store a dash of good will and you have a new friend! Help with reading and sorting mail, or visit a museum. All these things are a challenge for your neighbor who is legally blind and gives you the chance to make a huge difference. 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.

Requirements & what to bring

  • Administrative
  • Case / Social Work
  • Mentor/Tutor
  • People Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Relationship Building

Location

Bristol, CT

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Available Dates

Flexible / on-call schedule

This opportunity runs on a flexible or on-call schedule. Contact the organization directly to arrange a time that works for you.

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