COVID-19 TeleFriend to Alleviate Social Isolation

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ORGANIZATION: Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired

This is a special program created during this COVID-19 crisis to help those isolated at home.

The Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired is recruiting volunteers for consumer companionship. MABVI serves over 1,500 people who are blind or low vision throughout the state. Normally, our volunteers work with our consumers in their homes to read mail, grocery shop, and clerical tasks. However, due to the need for social distancing, volunteers are unable to physically visit our consumers.

Many consumers have expressed their interest in having a volunteer call and chat with them once a week. The program will connect a volunteer and consumer as "TeleFriends." The volunteer will call and check in on the consumer, chat and provide companionship via phone. With the TeleFriends program, we hope to alleviate the feeling of social isolation, and create friendships that will extend beyond this crisis.

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About Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Location:

200 Ivy Street, Brookline, MA 02446, US

Mission Statement

Established in 1903, the Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (MABVI) is the oldest program in the country providing services to adults with vision loss. Helen Keller served on our first advisory board. MABVI is dedicated to empowering individuals to live with dignity. We provide access to a full range of sight loss services and help reduce fears and isolation caused by vision loss. With offices in Brookline and Worcester, we serve more than 7,000 blind and visually impaired individuals every year. MABVI is a program of MAB Community Services.

Description

Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired offers a number of services.

In our COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, volunteers work one-to-one with visually impaired adults in their community, assisting with reading or shopping.

In each of our 35 peer-led SUPPORT GROUPS, individuals gather to share challenges and resources.

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.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
People with Disabilities
Seniors
Community, People with Disabilities, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

This is a statewide opportunity for MassachusettsBrookline, MA 02446

DATE POSTED

May 5, 2020

SKILLS

  • People Skills
  • Relationship Building
  • Verbal / Written Communication

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 30-60 minutes per week
  • Volunteers should be interested in people, good listeners and willing to talk about hobbies, interests and other people's lives.

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