Help a Blind Woman in Amherst MA

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ORGANIZATION: Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired

If you live in Western MA, Amherst area, or surrounding areas and want to make a difference in the life of an elderly neighbor, then this opportunity is for you! A volunteer is needed in Amherst MA to help an elderly woman read mail, clerical tasks and go grocery shopping. Volunteers are needed once ever other week for about 1-2 hours. Volunteers must be kind, patient and compassionate and have a car. Share your sight and make an impact!

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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

People with Disabilities
Seniors
Women
People with Disabilities, Seniors, Women

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

1 Main StAmherst, MA 01002

(42.375668,-72.51903)
 

DATE POSTED

December 1, 2021

SKILLS

  • People Skills
  • Relationship Building
  • Verbal / Written Communication

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 16
  • Orientation or Training
  • 1-2 hours every other week
  • If under 18 must have a parent or guardian

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