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Grocery Shopping Help Needed for Visually Impaired Neighbor
ORGANIZATION: Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
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MABVI is has need for a volunteer to help a blind neighbor in Lynn MA, do some grocery shopping, errands and reading mail.
During the COVID-19 crisis we are advising all consumers to order groceries online. However, many consumers are unable to utilize online delivery services, and often there are large backlogs to ordering online. Therefore, we are recruiting volunteers to shop for consumers. This program will connect volunteers who are willing and able to grocery shop for consumers in need. The volunteer will collect funds, purchase groceries and delivery groceries in a contact-free way.
Reading mail can be done sitting 6 feet apart and wearing masks, or even through a door. There are creative ways to provide the services so desperately needed by those with low vision.
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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
WHEN
WHERE
Main StreetLynn, MA 01901
DATE POSTED
November 18, 2020
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1 hour once a month