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4 people are interested
Volunteer Reader for the visually impaired
ORGANIZATION: Division for the Visually Impaired
Please visit the new page to apply.
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4 people are interested
The Delaware Division for the Visually Impaired is looking for a volunteer reader in the Dover area. The volunteer would be responsible for assisting a client in their home by reading mail and other correspondence to them. This would be a once a week assignment usually occurring on Wednesday evenings or Fridays.
Please note: A criminal background check is required prior to the start date.
More opportunities with Division for the Visually Impaired
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Division for the Visually Impaired
Location:
1901 North Dupont Highway, New Castle, DE 19720, US
Mission Statement
To improve the quality of life for Delaware's citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations.
Description
The Division for the Visually Impaired is Delaware’s oldest state agency, serving citizens who are visually impaired for over 100 years. The organization provides services to individuals from birth to adulthood. This organization works in part with the community to improve the safety, education and employment of individuals who are visually impaired. Some of the services that we administer include, education, rehabilitation, independent living, assistive technology training, mobility training, and employment programs. The Volunteer Services Program offers assistance to individuals with visual impairments as well. We do this by recruiting sensitive and caring volunteers who share their talents with those in need. We need volunteers to assist in a variety of ways which include Braillists, library aides, narrators, office assistants, computer lab assistants, mentors, etc.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Kings HighwayDover, DE 19901
DATE POSTED
August 15, 2018
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Case Work / Management
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Relationship Building
- Healthcare
- Social Work
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- up to 4 hours per week