Connected to Organization --- not set --- Opportunity Title Description <p class="editorParragraph">Volunteer in Braille institute's unique library sorting the book collection, shelving, and preparing audio book cartridges to be mailed to blind and visually impaired library patrons.</p> <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 class="editorParragraph">Greet and assist students/library patrons as needed</li> <li class="editorParragraph">Assist with various clerical duties (e.g., contact patrons via telephone, basic check-ins, which may include checking on lapsed or inactive library user accounts for deletion)</li> <li class="editorParragraph">Participate in outreach email campaigns, assisting with drafting emails, letters, and marketing teases aimed at various constituents, organizations, and stakeholders (depending on experience)</li> <li class="editorParragraph">Perform other duties as assigned. Duties or tasks may change</li> <li class="editorParragraph">Assist Library Outreach Manager as needed</li> </ul> <strong>What's Required:</strong> <ul> <li>Customer service experience</li> <li>Good verbal and written communication skills</li> <li>Professional phone etiquette</li> <li>Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, internet searching, and willingness to learn library database</li> <li>Bilingual, Spanish/English a plus</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:
