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9 people are interested
Missouri Council of the Blind Convention
ORGANIZATION: MISSOURI COUNCIL OF THE BLIND
Please visit the new page to apply.
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9 people are interested
This will be an opportunity to provide interaction with visually impaired persons and to assist them in getting to and from their different meeting places within the convention hotel.
More opportunities with MISSOURI COUNCIL OF THE BLIND
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About MISSOURI COUNCIL OF THE BLIND
Location:
5453 CHIPPEWA ST, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63109, US
Mission Statement
The purpose of the Missouri Council of the Blind shall be to promote the general well being of our members and legally blind people in Missouri, and to support or participate in other programs promoting the best interests of legally blind people everywhere.
Description
The Missouri Council of the Blind (MCB) exists to enhance the overall well-being of its members, and all legally blind citizens across Missouri.
Our 700-plus members work for causes that affect people who are visually impaired by volunteering their time in support of programs aimed at the betterment of the lives of the visually impaired. As a state affiliate of the American Council of the Blind, we join our voices with a respected national organization and work at both the state and federal level to form policy and teach our members to become self-advocates.
Organized in 1956, MCB currently has 23 affiliate branches providing support throughout the state to visually impaired Missourians.
The Missouri Council of the Blind is a support group that can provide more infomation and help guide you through the maze of questions that will arise as you build your new lifestyle. Information provided includes scholarships, summer camps, special services program, adaptive technology information, youth serices, health benefits, employment and legislation issues and public awareness programs.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Sheraton Westport Plaza and Chalet191 Westport Plaza Dr.St. Louis, MO 63146
DATE POSTED
March 14, 2022
SKILLS
- English
- People Skills
- Elder care
- Ushering
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Can chose times between 8am-8pm at a 2 hr. minimum
- Volunteers must be sighted and mobile