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ORGANIZATION: Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
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The Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (MABVI) recruits volunteers all across the state to help neighbors in need who are experiencing vision loss. Volunteers help those who are blind or visually impaired live the full and complete lives they want to live by helping with tasks such as reading mail, shopping for groceries and community errands.
Currently we have an urgent need for a volunteer who lives in or near Cambridge MA. Volunteers should be kind, trustworthy. A car is nice but not necessary. Help is needed with paperwork and mail reading mostly, the consumer is also interested in going for walks with the volunteer.
To become a MABVI volunteer, one must complete and application, submit a CORI, take a training and have a brief interview with the volunteer team.
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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
1 Main StreetCambridge, MA 02142
DATE POSTED
October 8, 2021
SKILLS
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1-2 hours per week
- Consistent, Reliable, Trustworthy