Volunteers are one of the Lighthouse’s most valuable resources.

There are many opportunities to help; you can volunteer during the day or for special projects. You can help once, or you can volunteer on a weekly basis. Our programs draw on a wide array of skills, so that we can make the most of your talents. All volunteers are carefully screened and trained. They are required to uphold confidentiality and observe all policies and procedures of the Lighthouse.

Special Project Volunteer Opportunities
Newsletter mailouts
The Lighthouse publishes a quarterly newsletter, "As We See It" and holds mailout parties to fold, tape & label the 1,900 newsletters for mailing. Feel free to come for an hour or two, or stay the whole time. Pizza is provided for dinner. Please call or email info@lighthousebigbend.org to find out the next date.
For the Summer 2010 newsletter, the date is Tuesday, July 20, from 2-4pm at our new facility: 3071 Highland Oaks Terrace.

Annual Spring Cleaning: Saturday, May 15, 8am-1pm
Each Spring the Lighthouse holds an anual spring cleaning day. This year we are focusing on making a play area for our toddlers and pre-schoolers, behind the new building! Whether you like sprucing up outdoors or organizing things inside, we have lots of things for helping hands to do! We are starting at 8am, and will be here until at least 1pm so you can come anytime in between, whatever fits your schedule. Come volunteer for an hour or two, or stay as long as you like. We'll have pleanty of water, but would love it if you'd bring your shovel, rake and/or wheelbarrow.

On-Going Tasks
Administrative Services
Assist the Lighthouse on special projects with newsletter mailouts, packet assembly, filing, reception, etc. Clerical volunteers must be able to follow and remember directions, work independently if necessary and be reliable.

Fundraising
Assist in creating the Lighthouse’s annual fundraising event “Dining in the Dark.” Join the committee which meets monthly (March – October) and complete tasks related to marketing, obtaining sponsorships, etc.

Speaker's Bureau
The Lighthouse has many requests to speak to groups about Lighthouse's services and the experiences of people who are visually impaired or blind. Often it is helpful for groups to hear from the perspective of a family member, as well. If you are interested in talking about your own experiences with a visual impairment, or sharing your experiences of being a family member of someone who has a visual impairment, there may be opportunities for you to tell your "story" and educate others. Most people who do not personally know someone who is blind have huge misconceptions. We hope to dispel myths and let others know that just because someone has a visual impairment does not mean they are limited in any way (except prehaps the ability to drive!). Our Speaker's Bureau generally meets monthly, and you are welcome to attend the meetings by phone, as well.

Location
Most volunteer opportunities take place at 3071 Highland Oaks Terrace, Tallahassee, FL 32301. To find out more about volunteering opportunities at the Lighthouse, please e-mail info@lighthousebigbend.org or call (850) 942-3658.

Applications
If you are interested in applying to be a volunteer at the Lighthouse, please complete a Volunteer Application.

If you are interested in applying to be a member of the Lighthouse Board of Directors, please complete a Board Member Application (rich text file) or in word: Board Member Appplication (word.)


Updated 5/6/10