Read woman Blind in Shrewsbury

Read with a Woman Who is Blind in Shrewsbury

Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (MABVI) is seeking a volunteer to read with a participant in Shrewsbury, MA. This role involves one-to-one support for a visually impaired adult, providing reading assistance and other occasional tasks once a week or bimonthly.

Volunteer responsibilities may include:

• Reading mail
• Paying bills
• Internet use/technology
• Medical transportation
• Grocery shopping
• Running errands in the community
• Recreational activities such as walking or running as a sighted guide
• Other clerical tasks

Time commitment: 1–2 hours per week or every other week, flexible based on participant needs.

Volunteer onboarding process:

• Complete the MABVI Volunteer application
• Complete the online modular MABVI Volunteer Training
• Schedule a Zoom chat with the MABVI Volunteer Team and submit CORI
• Meet the MABVI Volunteer Team via Zoom or phone call
• Be matched with a participant

Travel: willing to travel 10–15 miles for volunteers in the Boston region.

Location:

Shrewsbury, MA.