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Volunteer in Braille Institute's Unique Library

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ORGANIZATION: Braille Institute of America, Inc. (Los Angeles Center)

  • 20 people are interested



Volunteer in Braille institute's unique library sorting the book collection, shelving, and preparing audio book cartridges to be mailed to blind and visually impaired library patrons.

Who: Braille Institute is committed to eliminating blindness and severe sight loss as barriers to a fulfilling life.

Why: Through educational training, programs, and services, Braille Institute helps tens of thousands of people each year regain and maintain their independence. Braille's educational, social, and recreational programs are provided in an environment of hope and encouragement, seeking to reinforce the confidence, self-esteem, and dignity of those who are visually impaired and enabling them to live, attend school, and work as they choose.

What To Expect:

Greet and assist students/library patrons as needed

Assist with various clerical duties (e.g. contact patrons via telephone, basic check-ins, which may include checking on lapsed or inactive library user accounts for deletion)

Equipment upkeep (e.g. clean, store, and assure proper functioning of devices)

Check in devices such as Victor Readers and digital players

Investigate use of BARD, including difficulties, successes, and need for assistance in how to use software

Participate in outreach email campaigns, assisting with drafting emails, letters, and marketing teases aimed at various constituents, organizations, and stakeholders (depending on experience)

Perform other duties as assigned. Duties or tasks may change

Assist Library Outreach Manager as needed

What's Required:

Customer service experience

Good verbal and written communication skills

Professional phone etiquette

Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, internet searching, and willingness to learn library database

Bilingual, Spanish/English a plus

Have Questions or Need Accommodation? Email the Opportunity Coordinator below.

This opportunity is managed by an L.A. Works partner, Braille Institute.

All volunteers participating in this volunteer opportunity are expected to adhere to the health and safety guidelines outlined here: /www.laworks.com/health-and-safety

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About Braille Institute of America, Inc. (Los Angeles Center)

Location:

741 N Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90029, US

Mission Statement

Braille Institute is committed to eliminating blindness and severe sight loss as barriers to a fulfilling life. Through educational training, programs, and services, we help tens of thousands of people each year regain and maintain their independence. We serve to enable families, friends, and others to understand the realities of sight loss. We also inform and educate the public about the capabilities of people who are visually impaired. Our educational, social, and recreational programs are provided in an environment of hope and encouragement, seeking to reinforce the confidence, self-esteem, and dignity of those who are visually impaired and enabling them to live, attend school, and work as they choose.

Description

Volunteers are needed in Braille Library to assist with various clerical duties, e.g., greet guests, contact patrons via telephone, basic check-ins, which may include checking on lapsed or inactive library user accounts for deletion. Volunteers are also needed to check in devices such as Victor Readers and digital players. Investigate use of BARD, e.g., difficulties, successes, need for assistance in how to use software. Depending on experience and comfort level, volunteers are needed to participate in outreach email campaigns, assisting with drafting emails, letters, and marketing teases aimed at various constituents, organizations, and stakeholders. Assist Library Outreach Manager as needed.

Assist students in library, cafeteria, classrooms, and other areas as needed, maintaining a professional and friendly attitude. Volunteers are needed to instruct (voluntary and needs-based) or assist instructors with various non-core courses (e.g. art, music, dance, exercise, etc.) based on experience, skillset, and availability. Volunteers will also assist various departments as needed, which may include housekeeping in the cafeteria or other areas.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
People with Disabilities
Community, People with Disabilities

WHEN

Fri Mar 01, 2024 - Sat Mar 01, 2025
12:01 AM - 11:59 PM

WHERE

Los Angeles, CA 90029

(34.08805,-118.29651)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

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REQUIREMENTS

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