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Published 12/4/25 4:40PM
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Provide a blind woman with clerical support in West Roxbury, MA!

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near West Roxbury, MA
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  • Details

    Commitment Details:
    Once a week for 1-2 hours per visit
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    1
    Cause Areas:
    Disability, Women
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Reliable, trustworthy, dependable, punctual and patient

    Description

    Provide a blind woman with clerical support in West Roxbury, MA!

    This MABVI participant would like assistance with clerical tasks such as reading mail, organizing home files and paying bills. This opportunity is once a week for 1-2 hours per week and will take place in their home in West Roxbury.

    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

    1. Completing the online, modular MABVI Volunteer Training
    2. Schedule a time to chat via Zoom with a member of the MABVI Volunteer Team/Submit a CORI
    3. Meet the MABVI Volunteer Team via Zoom or phone call
    4. MABVI matches you with a MABVI participant!

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

    Location

    On-site
    1 Main Street, West Roxbury, Massachusetts, US

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