Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Read Mail & Grocery Shop with a Blind woman in Roxbury!
Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Overview
The Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (MABVI) is seeking volunteers who are interested in a relationship-building and task-oriented role. This MABVI participant would like a volunteer to help them grocery shop in Roxbury, MA. A car is needed for this volunteer role. They would like to have volunteer help once a week or bimonthly. MABVI is appreciative of volunteers' willingness to travel a minimum of 10-15 miles. In our COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, volunteers work one-to-one with visually impaired adults in their community, assisting with reading or shopping. In each of our 35 peer-led SUPPORT GROUPS, individuals gather to share challenges and resources. Elders with low vision can work with one of our VISION REHABILITATION SPECIALISTS to learn strategies for living with limited or no vision. Special focus on reading and writing, magnification, lighting, diabetes management, home safety and daily activities. Responsibilities
Reading mail Paying bills Internet Use/Technology Medical Transportation Going grocery shopping Running errands in the community Recreational activities such as being a running/walking sighted guide Other Clerical tasks Time Commitment
This opportunity is flexible based on your match's needs. Although, volunteers typically devote 1-2 hours a week or every other week. Volunteer Onboarding Process
Complete a MABVI Volunteer application Completing the online, modular MABVI Volunteer Training Schedule a time to chat via Zoom with a member of the MABVI Volunteer Team/Submit a CORI Meet the MABVI Volunteer Team via Zoom or phone call MABVI matches you with a MABVI participant! Watch our video to learn more. Join the MABVI Volunteer Team!
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The Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (MABVI) is seeking volunteers who are interested in a relationship-building and task-oriented role. This MABVI participant would like a volunteer to help them grocery shop in Roxbury, MA. A car is needed for this volunteer role. They would like to have volunteer help once a week or bimonthly. MABVI is appreciative of volunteers' willingness to travel a minimum of 10-15 miles. In our COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, volunteers work one-to-one with visually impaired adults in their community, assisting with reading or shopping. In each of our 35 peer-led SUPPORT GROUPS, individuals gather to share challenges and resources. Elders with low vision can work with one of our VISION REHABILITATION SPECIALISTS to learn strategies for living with limited or no vision. Special focus on reading and writing, magnification, lighting, diabetes management, home safety and daily activities. Responsibilities
Reading mail Paying bills Internet Use/Technology Medical Transportation Going grocery shopping Running errands in the community Recreational activities such as being a running/walking sighted guide Other Clerical tasks Time Commitment
This opportunity is flexible based on your match's needs. Although, volunteers typically devote 1-2 hours a week or every other week. Volunteer Onboarding Process
Complete a MABVI Volunteer application Completing the online, modular MABVI Volunteer Training Schedule a time to chat via Zoom with a member of the MABVI Volunteer Team/Submit a CORI Meet the MABVI Volunteer Team via Zoom or phone call MABVI matches you with a MABVI participant! Watch our video to learn more. Join the MABVI Volunteer Team!
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