Nonprofit
Published 10/3/25 4:08PM

Go shopping at Walmart & read mail with a blind man in Fall River!

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

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    1-2 hours weekly or biweekly
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    1
    Cause Areas:
    Disability, Seniors & Retirement
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Patience, Kindness, Reliability, Organization

    Description

    Go shopping at Walmart & read mail with a blind man in Fall River!

    This MABVI participant would like a volunteer to help them shop at Walmart & read mail in Fall River , MA! They would like to have volunteer help once a week or bimonthly.

    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

    Fall River MA

    Fall River, MA, USA

    Express Your Interest in This Opportunity

    Instructions:

    Thanks so much for responding to the need for a volunteer! We can certainly use your help! In order to get matched with a consumer, you must first complete the onboarding process which includes, an online application, training, interview and then a background check. This is all completely remote and can be done at your own pace.

    Please let me know if you have any questions, or want to chat before you get started. Otherwise, you can complete the application here, and then we will send you the next step in the onboarding process as you complete each step.

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