Vietnamese speaking volunteer needed to walk with a blind woman in Malden, MA!
Community Volunteer Program
In the COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, volunteers work one-to-one with visually impaired adults in their community, assisting with reading or shopping.
SUPPORT GROUPS
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.
Volunteer Needs
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.
This MABVI participant would like a volunteer to help them in Malden, MA! They would like to have volunteer help once a week or bimonthly.
Volunteer Role
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
Although, volunteers typically devote 1-2 hours a week or every other 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
- Meet the MABVI Volunteer Team via Zoom or phone call
- MABVI matches you with a MABVI participant!
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Benefits
Do you enjoy making a connection with someone in your community? Do you want to make a positive impact in the life of a neighbor in need? Join a team of over 200 volunteers across the state that helps create a difference in the blind and low vision community!