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247 people are interested
Community Visionaries - Radio Reading for the Blind!
ORGANIZATION: Niagara Frontier Radio Reading Service
Please visit the new page to apply.
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247 people are interested
We are seeking volunteer readers who will spend about one hour per week providing recorded readings from local newspapers, magazines, books and other printed materials. They will be broadcast and listened to by blind and sight-impaired individuals throughout New York State and beyond. We're not looking for professional readers! Our Listeners describe it as having a loved one sitting next to them reading. If you love to read and want to help those that can't, this might be for you!
This is a virtual opportunity that can be accomplished from any internet connected device.
If you don't choose to read but still want to help, our not-for-profit organization is completely dependent on donations to remain viable. It costs about $115/year to bring this service to one listener. Please consider a tax-deductible donation so they can keep listening!
No matter what, thank you for thinking of helping to read for those that can't!
While this volunteer opportunity is open to all, preference is given to volunteers from Western & Central New York State, including the cities of BUffalo, Rochester, Niagara Falls, Batava, Olean and Jamestown.
More opportunities with Niagara Frontier Radio Reading Service
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Niagara Frontier Radio Reading Service
Location:
1199 Harlem Road, Buffalo, NY 14227, US
Mission Statement
Mission The Niagara Frontier Radio Reading Service provides resources and services that provides audio interpretation, translation and transcription of print & visual media for people who are blind or have a print or visual disability so that they make informed decisions as full participants in their communities while also enjoying its cultural resources, entertainments and supports.
Description
This small but crucial not-for-profit organization has been reading for countless blind and sight-impaired residents for over 36 years. It is one of only two such services in New York State. Our compassionate and dedicated volunteer readers are now heard online anywhere there is an internet connection!
Our volunteers deliver personal readings from local news publications, magazines, books and other printed materials. Most of our readers spend about 1 hour a week recording their reading. They quickly become part of this 'family' and our listeners truly appreciate their personal, compassionate, and non-professional touches to their broadcasts.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
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This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
December 12, 2023
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- Reading / Writing
- Public Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Spanish
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- The new reader orientation takes about 10 - 15 minutes on the phone or in our studios. Most of our volunteer readers spend about one hour per week recording their materials. They can easily record remotely.
- A big heart!