Grocery shop & read mail with a Blind woman in Danvers!

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This MABVI participant would like a volunteer to help them grocery shop and read their mail in Danvers, MA! A car is needed for this volunteer role. The volunteer must be comfortable around a guide dog. They would like to have volunteer help once a week or bimonthly.

The Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (MABVI) is seeking volunteers who are interested in a relationship-building and task-oriented role! 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!


As a MABVI Volunteer, you may help with tasks such as:

1. Reading mail
2. Paying bills
3. Internet Use/Technology
4. Medical Transportation
5. Going grocery shopping
6. Running errands in the community
7. Recreational activities such as being a running/walking sighted guide
8. Other Clerical tasks

Time Commitment: This opportunity is flexible based on your match's needs. Although, volunteers typically devote 1-2 hours a week or every other week.

The Volunteer Onboarding Process Includes:
1. Complete a MABVI Volunteer application
2. Completing the online, modular MABVI 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 via Zoom or phone call
5. MABVI matches you with a MABVI participant!