Connected to Organization --- not set --- Opportunity Title Description Volunteer Greeters at Braille Institute welcome and assist visitors in a friendly and professional manner. <strong>Who: </strong>Braille Institute is committed to eliminating blindness and severe sight loss as barriers to a fulfilling life. <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>What to Expect: </strong> <ul> <li>Assist visitors as needed</li> <li>Answer general questions about programs and services</li> <li>Assist visitors with verbal directions and/or escort clients when needed</li> <li>Assist with simple tasks in the cafeteria in the mornings and at lunch</li> <li>Identify safety issues for staff to address</li> <li>Assist departments with light clerical duties as needed</li> <li>Training and orientation provided</li> </ul> <strong>What's Required:</strong> <ul> <li>No experience with the blind and vision community is necessary</li> <li>Ability to communicate professionally</li> <li>Available at least 2-3 hours per week, more hours available (per week)</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:
