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SailBlind Onshore Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Carroll Center for the Blind
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Sailing experience not required! Minimal commitment!
Are you interested in spending time with visually impaired sailors and maybe get out on the water too?
RESPONSIBILITIESHelp with various tasks in helping the sailors and sighted guides prepare to go out on the water. If room allows, also come sailing! By signing up to be an onshore volunteer, you may be asked to take on any three of the following roles. The role you are assigned for each session is dependent on the number of sailors and onshore volunteers signed up for each session. Your role assignment will be announced in the weekly boat pairings email sent out by the SailBlind Director.
COMMITMENTOur sessions take place on Saturdays June 7th through September 20th from 9am to 12pm. Sign up for as few or as many Saturday sessions as you’d like! We will have an advanced sign up sheet that we use and encourage guides to sign up for weekends in advance so we can plan accordingly!
REQUIREMENTS- Must be at least 18 years of age
- SailBlind Application Form
- CORI background check
- Sign and return last page of the SailBlind Volunteer Manual
- Virtual orientation on Wednesday, May 14, 2025
- In-Person orientation at Community Boating on Saturday, May 17, 2025
*During both trainings, you will learn about Community Boating's safety procedure, blindness etiquette, and how to guide someone who is visually impaired.
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About Carroll Center for the Blind
Location:
770 CENTRE ST, NEWTON, MA 02458, US
Mission Statement
The Carroll Center for the Blind empowers those who are blind or visually impaired to achieve independence and to lead a fulfilling life.
Description
Established in 1936, The Carroll Center has pioneered many innovative services for the blind and visually impaired. We have developed many methods for people with low vision to learn the skills to be independent in their homes, in class settings, and in their work places. Our services for the blind include vision rehabilitation services, vocational and transition programs, assistive technology training, educational support and recreation opportunities for individuals who are visually impaired of all ages. For over 70 years, The Carroll Center staff has provided help for the blind for thousands of blind and vision impaired persons with diverse opportunities for success and independent living.
CAUSE AREAS
People with Disabilities
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We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
21 David G Mugar WayBoston, MA 02114
(42.35982 ,-71.07308 )
DATE POSTED
February 10, 2025
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REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 9am-12pm
- SailBlind Application Form, sign and return last page of the SailBlind Volunteer Manual