Go grocery shopping & read with a blind Veteran in Mattapan!

This MABVI participant would like a volunteer to help them grocery shop and read mail n Mattapan, MA! A car is needed for this volunteer role. They would like to have volunteer help once a week or bimonthly.

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!

As a MABVI Volunteer, you may help with tasks such as :

• 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 :

1. Complete a MABVI Volunteer application

2. Completing the online, modular MABVI Volunteer Training

3. Schedule a time to chat via Zoom with a member of the MABVI Volunteer Team / Submit a CORI

4. Meet the MABVI Volunteer Team via Zoom or phone call

5. MABVI matches you with a MABVI participant!

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