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Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Grocery shop & read mail with a blind woman in Charlton!

Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Chicopee, Massachusetts, us, 01021

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This MABVI participant would like a volunteer to help them grocery shop and read mail in Charlton, MA! A car is needed for this volunteer role. They would like to have volunteer help once a week or bimonthly. The Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (MABVI) is seeking volunteers who are interested in a relationship-building and task-oriented role!

Do you enjoy making a connection with someone in your community? Do you want to make a positive impact in the life of a neighbor in need? Join a team of over 200 volunteers across the state that helps create a difference in the blind and low vision community! As a MABVI Volunteer, you may help with tasks such as: 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. The Volunteer Onboarding Process Includes: 1. Complete a MABVI Volunteer application 2. Completing the online, modular MABVI Volunteer Training 3. Schedule a time to chat via Zoom with a member of the MABVI Volunteer Team/Submit a CORI 4. Meet the MABVI Volunteer Team via Zoom or phone call 5. MABVI matches you with a MABVI participant! Watch our video to learn more: Join the MABVI Volunteer Team!