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Be the Friendly Face of Our Community: Volunteer for Reception Desk Coverage!

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ORGANIZATION: Carroll Center for the Blind

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Are you a people person with a passion for helping others? Join our team as a volunteer at our reception desk! Your warm welcome and friendly smile will set the tone for everyone who walks through our doors.

Open Shifts:

Mondays or Wednesdays 9am-12pm

Location:

On campus, 770 Centre Street, Newton, MA

What You’ll Do:

  • Greet visitors and clients with enthusiasm.
  • Direct outpatient Low Vision Department clients to the vision lab
  • Answer main line phone calls and direct them to our Office Coordinator or other departement coordinators.
  • Help create a positive and welcoming environment for all guests.

Why Volunteer With Us?

  • Make a direct impact on our community by being the first point of contact.
  • Meet diverse individuals and build connections within your community.
  • Experience the satisfaction of contributing to a supportive and inclusive environment.

Supervisor: Chief Program Officer

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 (blindness education, policies etc.)

  • Work with the Volunteer Coordinator to confirm a start date.

  • On your first day, complete in-person orientation with your supervisor.

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 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

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

770 Centre StreetNewton, MA 02458

(42.346096,-71.18818)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Minimum of 1 shift per week minimum
  • Commitment to a minimum of 4 months.

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