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Volunteer Opportunities - Washington, Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind

1825 K Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009

Eligibility

Call for eligibility criteria.

Hours

9am to 5pm from Monday through Friday

Languages

Spanish

Application process

Please call 202-454-6400 for additional information.

Fees

N/A

Service area

Alexandria, VA Fairfax, VA Falls Church, VA Manassas, VA Manassas Park, VA Arlington, VA Fairfax, VA Loudoun, VA Montgomery, VA Prince William, VA DC

Provides trained and screened volunteers matched to persons with visual impairments requesting assistance with reading, shopping, recording material onto tape at mutually agreeable hours. Adult volunteers are required to complete a volunteer application with reference checks and participate in an orientation session. Other volunteer opportunities include Camp Lighthouse counselors, special events and office assistance.

Providing organization

Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind

Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind is dedicated to helping the blind or visually impaired population of the greater Washington region overcome the challenges of vision loss. Enables people of all ages who are blind or visually impaired to remain independent, active and productive in our society.