Read with a woman who is Blind in Shrewsbury!
Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired · Shrewsbury, MA · 5 mo ago
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Description
This MABVI participant would like a volunteer to read with them in Shrewsbury, MA! They would like to have volunteer help once a week or bimonthly.
Volunteer Role
- Relationship-building
- Task-oriented
Qualifications
- Enjoy making a connection with someone in your community
- Willingness to make a positive impact in the life of a neighbor in need
Benefits
- Join a team of over 200 volunteers across the state
- Create a difference in the blind and low vision community
Responsibilities
- 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.
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!