Do clerical work and run errands with a Blind woman in Beverly!
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
In our COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, volunteers work one-to-one with visually impaired adults in their community, assisting with reading or shopping.
SUPPORT GROUPS
- Individuals gather to share challenges and resources.
VISION REHABILITATION SPECIALISTS
- Elders with low vision can work with one of our VISION REHABILITATION SPECIALISTS to learn strategies for living with limited or no vision.
- Special focus on reading and writing, magnification, lighting, diabetes management, home safety and daily activities.
NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS
MABVI's greatest need currently is for volunteers in the Boston region, and willingness to travel anywhere in the City of Boston. MABVI is appreciative of volunteer's willingness to travel a minimum of 10-15 miles.
OPEN ROLE
This MABVI participant would like a volunteer to help them do clerical work and run errands in Beverly, MA! A car is needed for this volunteer role. They would like to have volunteer help once a week or bimonthly.
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.
ONBOARDING PROCESS
- Complete a MABVI Volunteer application
- Completing the online, modular MABVI Volunteer Training
- Schedule a time to chat via Zoom with a member of the MABVI Volunteer Team
- Submit a CORI
- Meet the MABVI Volunteer Team via Zoom or phone call
- MABVI matches you with a MABVI participant!
JOIN THE TEAM
Watch our video to learn more Join the MABVI Volunteer Team!