Assist with Paperwork & go Grocery Shopping with a Blind Woman in South Boston!

About the Role

MABVI is seeking volunteers for a relationship-building and task-oriented role within the Community Volunteer Program. Volunteers work one-to-one with visually impaired adults in their community, assisting with a variety of tasks to support independence and quality of life.

This specific opportunity involves assisting a participant in South Boston, MA. A car is required for this role, and the volunteer is expected to help once a week or bimonthly.

Responsibilities

• Reading mail
• Paying bills
• Assisting with internet use and technology
• Providing medical transportation
• Going grocery shopping
• Running errands in the community
• Engaging in recreational activities (e.g., serving as a running/walking sighted guide)
• Performing other clerical tasks as needed

Requirements

• Willingness to travel within the City of Boston or a minimum of 10-15 miles
• Access to a car for this specific role in South Boston
• Commitment of 1-2 hours per week or every other week (flexible based on participant needs)

Volunteer Onboarding Process

• Complete a MABVI Volunteer application
• Finish the online, modular MABVI Volunteer Training
• Schedule a Zoom chat with a member of the MABVI Volunteer Team and submit a CORI
• Meet the MABVI Volunteer Team via Zoom or phone call
• Get matched with a MABVI participant