Overview
Read with a woman who is Blind in Shrewsbury! Join to apply for the Read with a woman who is Blind in Shrewsbury! role at Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (MABVI).
Responsibilities
* Reading mail
* Paying bills
* Internet use/technology assistance
* Medical transportation assistance
* 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 the participant’s needs. Volunteers typically devote 1–2 hours per week or every other week.
Volunteer Onboarding Process
* Complete a MABVI volunteer application
* Complete the online, modular MABVI volunteer training
* Schedule a time to chat via Zoom with a member of the MABVI Volunteer Team and submit a CORI
* Meet the MABVI Volunteer Team via Zoom or phone
* MABVI matches you with a participant
Location and Travel
The current regional need is in the Boston area, and willingness to travel is appreciated. The participant in Shrewsbury, MA would like a volunteer to read with them in Shrewsbury, MA.
About the Role
The Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (MABVI) seeks volunteers interested in relationship-building and task-oriented support for visually impaired individuals. Volunteers contribute to the community by helping individuals maintain independence and engage in daily activities.
Qualifications
No formal prerequisites are listed. The role emphasizes reliability, willingness to connect with a neighbor in need, and the ability to support reading and daily living tasks.
Note: This listing reflects a volunteer opportunity and is intended for community engagement and support.
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