Peabody MA- Shop​/Run Errands blind gentleman once

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, with a 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 volunteers willing to travel a minimum of 10-15 miles.

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!

This MABVI participant is seeking a volunteer that can assist him in the stores for grocery shopping and errands. The volunteer should be available every other week for about two hours. Errands would include going to Home Depot, Office Max, Groceries, etc. The volunteer should have a vehicle and be reliable and trustworthy.

• 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:

• 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!)
• Completing the online, modular MABVI Volunteer Training
• Schedule a time to chat via Zoom with a member of the MABVI Volunteer Team/Submit a CORI

Watch our video to learn more. Join the MABVI Volunteer Team!