Volunteer Worker for the Blind or Visually Impaired

Job Title:       Volunteer Worker

Department:  Rehabilitation (Brooklyn)

Reports To:    Social Worker and Coordinator of Adaptive Living Program (ALP) Services

Summary:     The volunteer worker participates in the Volunteer Mail Reading program, recreational groups/ activities and special events.  The ideal volunteer is enthusiastic and self-motivated.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Read for the Volunteer Mail Reading program
  • Schedule appointments to see clients
  • Fax, shred and photocopy documents for clients
  • Assist clients with sorting mail
  • Outreach to former and current clients to promote program
• Participate in recreational groups/activities and special events
  • Work creatively with clients, allowing them to express themselves through art
  • Assist clients in ambulating within the Brooklyn office
  • Wait with clients for transportation
  • Assist with serving and clean up
• When reasonable, escort clients to Access a Ride certification meetings as well as activities located at the HKSB Brooklyn office.

Experience:

Some experience with working with people, experience working with people with disabilities a plus. 

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Language Skills:

Ability to read, write and communicate clearly; bilingual a plus.