Read and go walks blind woman in Norwood, MA!

Overview

Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired offers a number of services. In the 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 a VISION REHABILITATION SPECIALIST to learn strategies for living with limited or no vision, with a focus on reading and writing, magnification, lighting, diabetes management, home safety and daily activities.

MABVI is seeking volunteers who are willing to travel across the Boston area; the ability to travel a minimum of 10-15 miles is appreciated. There is an opportunity for a volunteer to assist a participant in Norwood, MA with weekly or biweekly visits.

• 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 guiding a sighted person during running or walking
• Other clerical tasks

This opportunity is flexible based on your match's needs. Volunteers typically devote 1-2 hours a week or every other week.

• 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 and submit a CORI
• Meet the MABVI Volunteer Team via Zoom or phone call
• MABVI matches you with a participant