Take a Blind Man Grocery Shopping and to do Errands in Boston, MA!

This MABVI participant is a blind man who needs someone to take him to the grocery store in Dorchester and to run other community errands. This volunteer opportunity is every-other-week on a weekday in the early evening. A CAR IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!

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!