Volunteer grocery shoppers needed in Quincy MA!

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ORGANIZATION: Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired


Do you enjoy making a connection with someone in your community? Do you want to make a positive impact in the life of a neighbor in need? 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 two volunteers who live in or near the Quincy Area. We have two consumers who are in need of volunteers to take them to the grocery store once a week. Volunteers will be matched with one consumer, for a one to one relationship. They will take the consumer to the store once a week and help them pick out groceries and bring them home.

Volunteers should have a vehicle and willing to drive the consumer. Volunteers will submit an application, complete an online training, zoom interview, and background check.

There is no greater gift then the gift of access to healthy food! Help make this possible for an elderly blind person in your community!

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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

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WHERE

1 main streetQuincy, MA 02169

(42.2487,-70.9993)
 

DATE POSTED

March 1, 2023

SKILLS

  • Reading / Writing
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Transportation
  • Relationship Building

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.

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