Volunteer Opportunities

The Volunteer Program at Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind offers Readers & Friendly Visitors program are  individuals and community groups given the opportunity to contribute volunteer services to people who are blind or visually impaired. Provides trained and screened volunteers matched to persons with visual impairments requesting assistance. Responsibilities include reading, shopping, events, and recording material onto tape at mutually agreeable hours.



Lighthouse Camp Counselors are student volunteers who are matched one-on-one with blind or visually impaired children during Camp Lighthouse Summer Programs. Student volunteers assist campers with a variety of recreational and sports activities, including arts and crafts, computer labs, swimming and field trips.



Phone-a-Friend - Participants in the Phone-a-Friend program are adult volunteers who are matched one-on-one with blind or visually impaired adults and senior citizens. Volunteers engage in weekly telephone conversations with clients to discuss current national events and topics.



Special Events - Adult and student volunteers are needed throughout the year to assist with special events and general office support. CLB also offers opportunities for community groups to sponsor special events that benefit children who are blind or visually impaired.



Bus Line: Metrobus.