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Rock Climb with a visually impaired neighbor in Arlington MA!
ORGANIZATION: Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
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If you enjoy rock climbing and want to volunteer while doing a hobby you love, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you! A visually impaired woman living in Arlington MA would like assistance in her rock climbing hobby. If the volunteer is belay certified that would be a bonus. The volunteer should be comfortable with dogs, as the consumer has a guide dog. Female preferred and up to date with COVID vaccinations. If the volunteer has a car and would be willing to assist the participant at the store every once a while as well, that would be very helpful as well.
Join a team of over 200 volunteers across the state that helps create a difference in the blind and low vision community!
The Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (MABVI) is seeking volunteers who are interested in a relationship-building and task-oriented role!
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
- TeleFriend
- Other Clerical tasks
The Volunteer Onboarding Process includes:
1. Submit an MABVI Volunteer Application
2. Completing the online, modular 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!
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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
Multiple locations Arlington, MA 02476
DATE POSTED
April 18, 2024
SKILLS
- Elder care
- Administrative Support
- Transportation
- Community Outreach
- Relationship Building
- Special Needs
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- This opportunity is flexible based on your match's needs. Although, volunteers typically devote 1-2 hours a week or every other week.
- Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. A Driver's License and auto insurance is needed if the volunteer uses their car to perform tasks such as grocery shopping or to run errands in the community.