Sighted-Guide and Run Community Errands Elderly Blind Neighbor in STURBRIDGE, MA!

Become a Sighted-Guide and Run Community Errands with an Elderly Blind Neighbor in STURBRIDGE, MA!

Join to apply for the Become a Sighted-Guide and Run Community Errands with an Elderly Blind Neighbor in STURBRIDGE, MA! role at Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
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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 is looking for a volunteer to accompany them once a week in the Sturbridge area for outings such as going to the local Walgreens or the bank and taking walks. A car is needed for this volunteer opportunity. The MABVI participant has a cat. The MABVI participant prefers that the volunteer is up-to-date with their COVID vaccinations. The MABVI participant is available weekday mornings.

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! The Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (MABVI) is seeking volunteers who are interested in a relationship‑building and task‑oriented role!

• 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

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

• Submit an MABVI Volunteer Application
• Completing the online, modular 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

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