Become a Sighted-Guide and Run Community Errands with an Elderly Blind Neighbor in STURBRIDGE, MA!

This MABVI participant is looking for a volunteer to accompany them once a week in the Sturbridge area for outings such as going to the going to the local Walgreens or the bank and taking walks. A car is needed for this volunteer opportunity. The MABVI participant has a cat. The MABVI participant prefers that the volunteer is up-to-date with their COVID vaccinations. The MABVI participant is available weekday mornings.

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!

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. 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!