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Summer Volunteering! *multiple shifts available

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ORGANIZATION: Carroll Center for the Blind

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Join our dynamic summer team and work hands-on with our incredible students (elementary through high school), gain valuable expereince, and develop skills that will last a lifetime!

If you're ready to inspire, grow, and be part of something truly impactful, we want YOU on our team! Apply today and help make this summer unforgettable for those who are striving for independence and empowerment!

Commitment:

  • Minimum of 1 shift per week
  • Comittment to duration of the entire summer program (6/30-8/14)
  • Mandatory Blindness Training (on campus) Monday, June 30th, 9am to 12pm

Available Shifts:

  • M-F, Sat & Sun, 7:30am-8:30am Breakfast Assistance
  • Sat & Sun, 12-1:30pm Lunch Assistance
  • M-F, Sat & Sun, 5-6:30pm Dinner Assistance

Location:

770 Centre Street, Newton, MA

Supervisor: Client Experience & Activities Coordinator

Volunteer Process:

  • Meet with the Volunteer Coordinator on a video call. If the role is a good fit...
  • Complete volunteer onboarding: background check, Volunteer Manual
  • Attend in-person orientation last week of June (date TBd)

Volunteer Process:

  • Meet with the Volunteer Coordinator on a video call. If the role is a good fit...
  • Complete volunteer onboarding: background check, Volunteer Manual, virtual training
  • Work with the Volunteer Coordinator to confirm a start date.

Our Mission: The Carroll Center for the Blind empowers those who are blind or visually impaired to achieve independence and to lead a fulfilling life.

**If you are interested in this opportunity, please complete register using the link provided. Choose "individual volunteer" on the form.

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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
People with Disabilities

WHEN

Mon Jun 30, 2025 - Thu Aug 14, 2025

WHERE

770 Centre StreetNewton, MA 02458

(42.3461,-71.18818)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Commit to at least 1 weekly shift for duration of the summer program.
  • Background check

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