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Published 12/3/25 8:45PM
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Rock Climb with a visually impaired neighbor in Arlington MA!

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Arlington, 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
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, 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

    If you enjoy rock climbing and want to volunteer while doing a hobby you love, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you! A visually impaired woman living in Arlington MA would like assistance in her rock climbing hobby. If the volunteer is belay certified that would be a bonus. The volunteer should be comfortable with dogs, as the consumer has a guide dog. Female preferred and up to date with COVID vaccinations. If the volunteer has a car and would be willing to assist the participant at the store every once a while as well, that would be very helpful as well.

    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!

    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
    • TeleFriend
    • 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. Submit an MABVI Volunteer Application
    2. Completing the online, modular 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!

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

    Location

    On-site
    Arlington, Massachusetts, US

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