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2 people are interested
Braille Volunteer Needed
ORGANIZATION: Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center
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2 people are interested
Lighthouse of Manasota is a nonprofit helping the blind and visually impaired of all ages in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, DeSoto and Highlands counties. We work with children through adults that use Braille in their everyday lives for reading and labeling things around the house. We are looking for volunteers that can type Braille labels to put on children's books and other things requested by our clients. Labels and Braille machine provided. Please contact Nicole Mobley for an application and interview. 941-359-1404 or nicole.mobley@lighthouseofmanasota.org. Thank you!
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About Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center
Location:
7318 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34243, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to educate and empower those affected by vision loss so they may enjoy happy, healthy and independent lives.
Description
Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center is the only nonprofit agency providing no-cost rehabilitation training to blind and visually impaired individuals of all ages in five counties. The counties we service include: Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, DeSoto and Highlands. The Lighthouse provides training in skills that promote self-sufficiency and independence in the lives of individuals who have vision loss. Training varies from in-home instruction to facility-based classroom sessions in white cane, assistive technology, vocational rehabilitation and independent living skills.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
7318 N. Tamiami TrailSarasota, FL 34243
DATE POSTED
January 11, 2019
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- Youth Services
- Child Development
- Adult Education
- Social Work
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- Ongoing as needed.