Nonprofit
Published 9/19/25 10:43AM

Newly blind veteran in Newton needs weekly shopping and paperwork help!

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

    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    1
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Patience, kindness

    Description

    This MABVI participant would like a volunteer to help them grocery shop and help with paperwork in Newton, MA! A car is needed for this volunteer role. They would like to have volunteer help once a week. 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:

      1. Reading mail
      2. Paying bills
      3. Internet Use/Technology
      4. Medical Transportation
      5. Going grocery shopping
      6. Running errands in the community
      7. Recreational activities such as being a running/walking sighted guide
      8. 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!

    Location

    On-site
    Main St, Newton, MA, USA

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