Read mail & grocery shop with a blind woman in Watertown, MA!

Read Mail & Grocery Shop with a Blind Woman in Watertown, MA Join to apply for the Read mail & grocery shop with a blind woman in Watertown, MA! role at Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired . 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. We need volunteers in the Boston region who are willing to travel anywhere in the City of Boston. Minimum travel distance is 10‑15 miles. The volunteer role includes helping a participant grocery shop and read mail in Watertown, MA once a week or bimonthly. A car is required for this role. Volunteer Responsibilities Reading mail Paying bills Internet use/technology assistance Medical transportation Grocery shopping Running errands in the community Recreational activities such as walking/walking with a sighted guide Other clerical tasks Time Commitment Volunteers typically devote 1–2 hours a week or every other week. The opportunity is flexible based on your match’s needs. Volunteer Onboarding Process 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 / Submit a CORI Meet the MABVI Volunteer Team via Zoom or phone call MABVI matches you with a MABVI participant! About the Organization Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (MABVI) is a non‑profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals with visual impairments across Massachusetts. Join a team of over 200 volunteers across the state that helps create a difference in the blind and low vision community. #J-18808-Ljbffr Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired