Seniors Add Valuable Experience (S.A.V.E.)

The S.A.V.E. Program connects Danbury senior homeowners with volunteer service in Danbury City Departments and Nonprofit Agencies. The program began in July 2009 and is being administered by The Volunteer Center serving Western Connecticut for the City of Danbury.

Senior program participants will receive up to $600 in property tax credit for the following year after the completion of 100 hours of service by June 30.

S.A.V.E. is open to qualifying Danbury residential homeowners ages 65 and above, with the following income limits:

Single applicants must have a total annual income of no more than $55,000.
Married applicants must have a total annual income of no more than $62,200.

By law, you are required to pay 25% of your real estate taxes and must be up to date with your tax payments to participate in the S.A.V.E. Program. If you are currently receiving senior tax credits through other programs, you must check with the Danbury Tax Assessor's Office for your S.A.V.E. eligibility.

Placements are based on the skills and interests of the applicant, the applicant's ability to perform all duties and responsibilities of the placement, as well as the needs of City Departments and Danbury Nonprofits. Applicants have the right to refuse placements, as does each City Department or Nonprofit. However, each applicant will be given a maximum of three interviews. If none of these are acceptable, there can be no guarantee of other placement.

Service tasks may include clerical duties, such as typing, filing, answering phones and similar administrative support, as well as light maintenance work, either indoors or outdoors. In addition, seniors with specialized skills including, but not limited to, engineering, electrical, mechanical and technical expertise are encouraged to participate.

Click here for the 2010-2011 SAVE APPLICATION. For more information, contact Janice Lasecki at 797-1154 or send an email to SAVE@volunteerdanbury.org