As of January 9, 2012 - (all opportunities are subject to change)
RADIO READING SERVICES
Read newspapers over the radio for people who are blind, visually impaired and physically disabled. Reading takes place at our studio on Gilbert Ave.
• Engineering Coordinator -
WRRS is in need of a volunteer who can maintain the radio station equipment. This person whould have experience using electronic test equiopment and hand tools to perform repair and preventive maintenance on radio station equipmnet, be able to read functional diagrams, and be familiar with electronic and schematic circuites. This role requires a commitment of 2-3 hours per week; day of week and time of day is flexible.
WRRS is in need of a volunteer who can maintain the radio station equipment. This person whould have experience using electronic test equiopment and hand tools to perform repair and preventive maintenance on radio station equipmnet, be able to read functional diagrams, and be familiar with electronic and schematic circuites. This role requires a commitment of 2-3 hours per week; day of week and time of day is flexible.
ONE ON ONE VOLUNTEERS
Could you read to someone in his/her home or in a Senior Facility once a week for an hour? Some of the clients living in their own homes also need transportation to the bank, grocery store, or doctor; or someone may just be in need of a friendly visitor. Being a one on one volunteer means direct contact with a client about once a week. We have a variety of requests from clients in various parts of town, so if you would like to volunteer by providing direct assistance to an individual this may be a good opportunity.
Requests for Personal Readers and Friendly Visitors:
Clifton Communicare - Joan would like a friendly visitor once a week. Louise would like a volunteer once a week to help read mail and pay bills.
Independence, Ky. - Kathleene would like a reader once a week to help with mail.
Lincoln Heights - Gail would like a reader twice a month to help with mail.
Roselawn - Carolyn would like a reader once a week to help with organizing and mail.
Clifton Communicare - Joan would like a friendly visitor once a week. Louise would like a volunteer once a week to help read mail and pay bills.
Independence, Ky. - Kathleene would like a reader once a week to help with mail.
Lincoln Heights - Gail would like a reader twice a month to help with mail.
Roselawn - Carolyn would like a reader once a week to help with organizing and mail.
Requests for Transportation
Fairfield - Satija would like someone crafty to visit with her and maybe go to the library.
Sharonville - Bill would like someone to go with him to the grocery store once a week.
Fairfield - Satija would like someone crafty to visit with her and maybe go to the library.
Sharonville - Bill would like someone to go with him to the grocery store once a week.
STAFF DRIVERS
If you are available during the workday, you may be interested in driving staff members who are blind or visually impaired. The staff members travel to client’s homes, office, or school for assessments and training sessions. Volunteer drivers may use their own vehicle or an agency vehicle and must have a good driving record and full insurance coverage. Reimbursement for mileage is provided.
PTP (Personalized Talking Print)
Volunteer from home!Volunteers read information into a voice mail system. Clients can call at their convenience and listen. PTP has the following openings (times are approximate): Being updated
If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please call Sharon Weber at 513-487-4217 or e-mail sharon.weber@cincyblind.org. Training will be provided. Thank you!