Read Mail with Elderly Blind Woman in West Springfield MA!
Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired · Springfield, MA · 5 mo ago
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Description
The Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (MABVI) is seeking volunteers interested in a relationship-building and task-oriented role. Assist an elderly blind woman in your community with tasks such as:
- Reading mail
- Paying bills
- Internet Use/Technology
- Medical Transportation
- Going grocery shopping
- Ran errands in the community
- Recreational activities such as being a running/walking sighted guide
- Other Clerical tasks
This opportunity allows for flexibility in scheduling and the time commitment is about two hours once a week.
Volunteer 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
- MABVI matches you with a MABVI participant!
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.