MAKE AN IMPACT IN YOUR NEIGHBOR'S LIFE! Volunteer with an elderly, blind woman in GROVELAND!

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!

This MABVI participant would like a female volunteer to help them with clerical tasks, run community errands, and/or occasionally shop for new clothes with them in Groveland, MA! A car is needed for this volunteer role. They prefer that their volunteer is up-to-date on their COVID vaccinations. They would like a volunteer who has weekday morning or afternoon availability.

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 Form (A MABVI staff member will email you the link to the MABVI Volunteer Form directly. Please note that this form is different than the initial VolunteerMatch inquiry!)
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!

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