Volunteer Opportunities

We’re Changing Lives – And You Can Help!

Our volunteers are the heart and soul of Braille Institute – dedicated men and women 16 years and older who help out at our Regional Centers and in our online communities. Our volunteer force — affectionately called “Team Braille Institute” — allows us to offer a tremendous range of services and keep them free of charge.

The dedication and enthusiasm of our volunteers make the work we do possible. At Braille Institute the ratio of volunteers to employees is 13 to 1, and this is one important reason we’re able to serve an ever-growing number of people who are visually impaired.

Our volunteers come from every walk of life. Many want to help people in their community. Others want an opportunity to learn or share a skill. But all have one thing in common: they all want to make a positive difference in people’s lives.

To learn more about volunteering opportunities at Braille Institute, check out our Solutions in Sight Volunteer Guide.

There Are Many Great Ways to Volunteer!

Be a Community Ambassador: Play an important role in Braille Institute’s community outreach efforts through high-profile presentations and other leadership activities.

Be a Community Networker: Get the word out about Braille Institute’s programs and services in your community. Individuals or groups located near one of our Regional Centers can affiliate with that Center and will have access to posters, brochures and other materials to distribute to the public.

Be a Regional Center Volunteer: A wealth of volunteer opportunities can be found at each of our five Regional Centers. Our Centers are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (PST). Occasionally volunteers are needed in the evenings and for special events on weekends. Volunteers are also occasionally needed in the evenings and for special events on weekends. Volunteer hours are typically 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Be a Virtual Volunteer: Everyone is invited to become a virtual volunteer and joining our online communities at Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter; linking information to your Web site, blog or social networking pages; or by being an active member of our community Web site, solutionsinsight.org.

Our Solutions in Sight Volunteer Guide has more information on all the ways you can make a difference as a member of Team Braille Institute.

Previous experience working with people who are visually impaired is not required. All we ask is your willingness to get involved. Expertise in the areas that we list in our Volunteer Guide is helpful but not essential.

Not quite sure which volunteer opportunity is right for you? Or do you have a special talent or skill you’d like to put to good use on behalf of those we serve? Please Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at your local Regional Center.