Go Grocery Shopping with a Visually Impaired Man in Dorchester, MA!

This visually impaired senior citizen lives in Dorchester and needs a volunteer to take him to the grocery store, be a sighted guide for recreational walking and also read his mail to him. This volunteer opportunity is once a week for 2-hours per week. A CAR AND VALID LICENSE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY! The schedule is flexible. The participant is a smoker. He will not smoke while meeting with the volunteer. We ask that the volunteer is ok with the smell of smoke in the apartment.

The Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (MABVI) is seeking volunteers who are interested in a relationship-building and task-oriented role! 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!

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: This opportunity is flexible based on your match's needs. Although, volunteers typically devote 1-2 hours a week or every other week.

The Volunteer Onboarding Process Includes:

1. Complete a MABVI Volunteerapplication

2. Completing the online, modular MABVI Volunteer Training

3. Schedule a time to chat via Zoom with a member of the MABVI Volunteer Team/Submit a CORI

4. Meet the MABVI Volunteer Team via Zoom or phone call

5. MABVI matches you with a MABVI participant!

Watch our video to learn more: Join the MABVI Volunteer Team!