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Published 12/5/25 10:32AM
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MAKE AN IMPACT IN YOUR NEIGHBOR'S LIFE! READ MAIL with an elderly, blind neighbor in Dorchester!

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Dorchester Center, MA
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  • Details

    Commitment Details:
    This opportunity is flexible based on your match's needs. Although, volunteers typically devote 1-2 hours a week or every other week.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    2
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Disability, Seniors & Retirement
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. A Driver's License and auto insurance is needed if the volunteer uses their car to perform tasks such as grocery shopping or to run errands in the community.

    Description

    MAKE AN IMPACT IN YOUR NEIGHBOR'S LIFE! READ MAIL with an elderly, blind neighbor in Dorchester!

    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!

    This MABVI participant would like a volunteer to help them read mail in Dorchester, MA! They prefer that their volunteer is up-to-date on their COVID vaccinations.

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

    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 Form (A MABVI staff member will email you the link to the MABVI Volunteer Form directly. Please note that this form is different than the initial VolunteerMatch inquiry!)
    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!

    Location

    On-site
    Dorchester Center, Massachusetts, US

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