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16 people are interested
The Gift of Sight - Preschool Vision Screenings
ORGANIZATION: The Jules and Doris Stein UCLA Support Group
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16 people are interested
Sharing the gift of sight - the JSEI Affiliates volunteers conduct age appropriate vision screenings at local preschools in West Los Angeles and Santa Monica. A wonderful opportunity to engage with young minds to identify fun images on a candela software for long distance testing or receive training to facilitate the handheld auto-refractor to identify possible refractor errors. Those interested in a career in vision health or working with preschool age children this is an ideal volunteer program.
The JSEI Affiliates’ mission is to support the faculty, staff and programs of the UCLA Stein Eye Institute and provide outreach to the greater Los Angeles community through patient services and vision science education.
Vision problems affect one in twenty preschoolers. Most young children do not have the communication skills to notify parents or teachers when they are not seeing properly. The goal is to set-up the child for success before starting their formal education by catching these treatable vision disorders prior. On average Preschool Vision Screenings (PSVS) touches 1000 children annually. 10% of the children receive glasses.
Prospective volunteers must complete an online volunteer application www.jseiaffiliates.org. Thereafter, online training certification, background and TB test are require prior to participating in the program. Volunteers must be able to provide own transportation to the preschools Tuesday - Thursday 8:30 to Noon. Carpooling available from UCLA Stein Eye Institute upon request. Minimum participation requirement four PSVS during the months of August - December. Each week the volunteers visit a different preschool in the West Los Angeles and Santa Monica area. PSVS are provided to all SMMUSD Head Start and State preschools. Vision screening dates and times are posted on the website calendar www.jseiaffiliates.org.
The PSVS runs on the heartstrings of the JSEI Affiliates volunteers. Annually they are invited to Holiday Appreciation Luncheon and a summer field trip. The David Geffen School of Medicine (DGSOM) volunteer badge provide volunteers access to UCLA discounts.
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About The Jules and Doris Stein UCLA Support Group
Location:
100 Stein Plaza, Rm 3-219, Los Angeles, CA 90095, US
Mission Statement
The Jules and Doris Stein UCLA Support Group was established in 1990 as a broad-based volunteer network to serve the Jules Stein Eye Institute’s three tiered curriculum of research, education, and patient care. The goal of the Support Group is to "provide the best possible vision for every person." Four integrated programs were created to meet this ambitious goal: Vision Education Patient Services Community Relations Research Support Over the years, the Institute have built a collection of diverse and far-reaching programs to serve the Greater Los Angeles community.
Description
Through its faculty, staff and volunteers, the Stein Eye Institute engages in a broad spectrum of public service and outreach activities. Faculty members serve as advisors, consultants and representatives to a wide range of professional and community organizations and associations. The Jules and Doris Stein UCLA Support Group, a network of volunteers, conducts diverse and far-reaching programs to promote vision education and patient care in schools and the community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
October 10, 2018
SKILLS
- Healthcare
- People Skills
- Pediatrics
- Children Medical Services
- Teaching / Instruction
- Child Care
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- 2-4 hours per screening