Connected to Organization --- not set --- Opportunity Title Description Braille Institute’s needs volunteers to help create a welcoming experience for blind and visually impaired students seeking assistive technology. <strong>Why:</strong> Through educational training, programs, and services, Braille Institute helps tens of thousands of people each year regain and maintain their independence. Braille's educational, social, and recreational programs are provided in an environment of hope and encouragement, seeking to reinforce the confidence, self-esteem, and dignity of those who are visually impaired and enabling them to live, attend school, and work as they choose. <strong>Who: </strong>Braille Institute is committed to eliminating blindness and severe sight loss as barriers to a fulfilling life. <strong>What to Expect:</strong> <ul> <li>Prepare classroom for students</li> <li>Upkeep equipment (e.g. clean, store, and assure proper functioning of devices)</li> <li>Greet and assist students as needed</li> <li>Perform other duties as assigned. Duties or tasks may change</li> </ul> <strong>What's Required:</strong> <ul> <li>Availability for 2-3 hours per week (or more) any day(s) during Monday through Friday (Wednesdays preferred) between 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.</li> <li>​Experience with problem-solving in how technology can support individual’s needs</li> <li>Ability to demonstrate Assistive Technology tools (e.g. screen readers, optical character recognition, and magnifiers</li> <li>Experience in an in-person, virtual, and offsite teaching environment</li> <li>Familiarity with Windows, Mac OS X, iOS, and Android platforms</li> </ul> Link to Learn More Text for Learn More Button Ways to Help Tags Type - In-person or Virtual plus other(s) In-person Virtual Answer Calls Collect Donations Delivery Food Distribution Food Packing Foster Animals Hotline Staff Indoor Maintenance Note Writing Other Outdoor Phone Calling Project-based Proofreading Research Skills-based Tech Support Tutoring Writing Ages 12-15 16-18 55+ Adults (18+) Child with Adult Children (5-12) Groups Corporate Teams Families Groups (10+) Groups (2-10) Individuals How Often One-time Ongoing Recurring Training Formal None On-site Skilled When Anytime Evenings Weekdays Weekends -- Parent -- Add New Keep Visible Until:
