Grocery shop & read mail with a blind woman in Mansfield!

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. Volunteer Opportunities in the Boston region: MABVI is looking for volunteers who are willing to travel 10–15 miles within the City of Boston. Example volunteer role: A participant in Mansfield, MA would like help reading mail and grocery shopping. A car is needed for this role, and the volunteer may meet once a week or bimonthly. Join a team of over 200 volunteers across the state that helps create a difference in the blind and low vision community. As an MABVI Volunteer you may help with tasks such as: Volunteer Responsibilities Reading mail Paying bills Internet use/technology support Medical transportation Grocery shopping Running errands in the community Recreational activities such as being a running/walking sighted guide Other clerical tasks Time Commitment The opportunity is flexible based on your match’s needs. Volunteers typically devote 1–2 hours a week or every other week. Volunteer Onboarding Process Complete a MABVI Volunteer application 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 Meet the MABVI Volunteer Team via Zoom or phone call MABVI matches you with a MABVI participant #J-18808-Ljbffr Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired