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Volunteer : Go to the library with a blind man in Athol to work on writing his book!

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Volunteer : Go to the library with a blind man in Athol to work on writing his book!

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Join to apply for the Volunteer : Go to the library with a blind man in Athol to work on writing his book! role at Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired

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.

MABVI's greatest need currently is for volunteers in the Boston region, and willingness to travel anywhere in the City of Boston. MABVI is appreciative of volunteer's willingness to travel a minimum of 10-15 miles.

This MABVI participant would like a volunteer to go with them to a library in Athol, MA and assist them with writing their book! A car is needed for this volunteer role. 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

• 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
• 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.

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