Go grocery shopping with a blind woman in Hull, MA!
COMMUNITY VOLUNTER PROGRAM
In our COMMUNITY VOLUNTER PROGRAM, volunteers work one-to-one with visually impaired adults in their community, assisting with reading or shopping.
SUPPORT GROUPS
In each of our 35 peer-led 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.
JOINT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
This MABVI participant would like a volunteer to help them in Hull, MA! A car is needed for this volunteer role. They would like to have volunteer help once a week or bimonthly.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
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 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!
QUALIFICATIONS
The Volunteer Onboarding Process Includes 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!