Read mail and books blind man in Cambridge
Listed on 2025-12-31
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Community Health, Volunteer / Humanitarian
Volunteer Opportunity:
Read Mail and Books with a Blind Man in Cambridge
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 is appreciative of volunteer's willingness to travel a minimum of 10-15 miles.
This MABVI participant would like a volunteer to help them read mail & books in Cambridge, MA! They would like to have volunteer help once a week or bimonthly.
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. Volunteers typically devote 1-2 hours a week or every other week.
Volunteer Onboarding Process:
- Complete a MABVI Volunteer application
- 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!
Seniority level:
Associate
Employment type:
(not specified)
Job function:
Other
Industries:
Civic and Social Organizations and Non-profit Organizations
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