Sighted Guides Needed
ORGANIZATION: The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.
Please visit the new page to apply.
The Inland Northwest Lighthouse (INL) is celebrating White Cane Safety Day on Saturday, October 14. We need approximately 20 volunteers as sighted guides to help make this a success. A required training will take place at INL on Wednesday September 24 at 4:30 p.m. or Thursday October 5, at 4:30 p.m. Volunteers must agree to attend one of these trainings to volunteer at the event on October 14; the White Cane event will take place offsite in downtown Spokane.
More opportunities with The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.
Location:
2501 S PLUM ST, SEATTLE, WA 98144, US
Mission Statement
We empower people who are blind, DeafBlind, and blind with other disabilities by creating diverse, sustainable, and meaningful employment opportunities.
Description
Founded in 1918, The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit social enterprise providing employment, support, and training opportunities for people who are blind, DeafBlind, and blind with other disabilities. We are a successful manufacturing organization that is committed to making jobs accessible to blind individuals and currently employ over 460 individuals, more than 260 of whom are visually impaired. Our philosophy maintains that each employee be provided with whatever supports are necessary for success in the workplace. Employment opportunities at the Lighthouse include positions in production, customer service, accounting, machine set-up and operation, computer instruction, information technology, program management, administration, departmental supervision, development, and human resources.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Inland Northwest Lighthouse6405 N. Addison StSpokane, WA 99208
DATE POSTED
September 14, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- : Dependable. Enjoy working with people. Comfortable interacting with people who have disabilities.