Go shopping at Walmart & read mail blind man in Fall River

Volunteer Opportunity with Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired

The Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired offers a number of services, including a COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER PROGRAM where volunteers work one-to-one with visually impaired adults in their community, assisting with reading or shopping.

In this role, you will be helping a blind individual shop at Walmart and read mail in Fall River, MA. The time commitment is flexible, but typically involves 1-2 hours a week or every other week.

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

The Volunteer Onboarding Process Includes:

• Completing a MABVI Volunteer application
• Completing the online, modular MABVI Volunteer Training
• Scheduling a time to chat via Zoom with a member of the MABVI Volunteer Team/Submit a CORI
• Meeting the MABVI Volunteer Team via Zoom or phone call
• MABVI matches you with a MABVI participant

MABVI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.