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Make Books Come Alive- become an audiobook narrator

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ORGANIZATION: Colorado Talking Book Library

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Colorado Talking Book Library is looking for volunteers to record books and other materials for our patrons.
With the support and guidance of our staff, studio volunteers use professional sound equipment to produce high-quality digital recordings of books for visually impaired or disabled readers in Colorado, making it possible for them to stay informed and connected to the sighted world.
Enjoy the rewards of recording books for fellow book lovers and those who have never experienced the joy of reading by becoming part of the recording team at Colorado Talking Book Library.

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About Colorado Talking Book Library

Location:

180 Sheridan Blvd, Denver, CO 80226, US

Mission Statement

Our mission is to serve the blind and disabled readers in Colorado by providing books and magazines in large print, audio, or Braille format

Description

A free service to Coloradans of all ages who are unable to read standard print material due to visual, physical or learning disabilities whether permanent or temporary. CTBL provides audio, Braille and large-print books and magazines. We have served readers in Colorado since 1931as a member of the network libraries in the National Library Service for the Blind - Library of Congress. CTBL received the Colorado Association of Libraries (CAL) Library of the Year Award for 2017. CTBL was named the Library of Congress - National Library Service for the Blind and Disabled Library of the Year.

CAUSE AREAS

Education & Literacy
People with Disabilities
Seniors
Education & Literacy, People with Disabilities, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Colorado Talking Book Library180 Sheridan BlvdDenver, CO 80226

(39.720028,-105.05254)
 

SKILLS

  • Sound Production
  • Literacy / Reading
  • Reading / Writing
  • Storytelling

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 2-4 hours per week
  • An audition is required for all narrators.

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