MAKE IMPACT Neighbor's ! Shop Elderly, blind man in Roslindale/Dedham
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Community Health, Volunteer / Humanitarian, Non-Profit / Outreach
Overview
Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired offers a number of services. 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.
MABVI’s greatest need currently is for volunteers in the Boston region, and willingness to travel anywhere in the City of Boston. MABVI appreciates volunteers willing to travel a minimum of 10-15 miles.
This MABVI participant would like a volunteer to go grocery shopping with them at the Costco in Dedham and occasionally shop for clothes at the TJMaxx in Dedham. They would like to have volunteer help biweekly. A car is needed for this volunteer role. They prefer that their volunteer is up-to-date on their COVID vaccinations.
Responsibilities- 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
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 Form (A MABVI staff member will email you the link to the MABVI Volunteer Form directly. Please note that this form is different than the initial Volunteer Match inquiry!)
- Complete 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 and join the MABVI Volunteer Team!
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