Volunteer: Community OutreachHelp us raise awareness about the Lighthouse programs and services so we can help more people who are visually impaired and blind. We are looking for volunteer who are interested in helping us man tables at events in the community. Through discussions with staff and being privy to discussions between LVIB staff and the public, you will learn about Lighthouse's programs and services and soon you will be able to provide Lighthouse information and support directly to the public. Agency: Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind, Inc. Help us raise awareness about the Lighthouse programs and services so we can help more people who are visually impaired and blind. We are looking for volunteer who are interested in helping us man tables at events in the community. Through discussions with staff and being privy to discussions between LVIB staff and the public, you will learn about Lighthouse's programs and services and soon you will be able to provide Lighthouse information and support directly to the public. Agency: Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind, Inc. Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 34604 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Lighthouse Wish ListGeneral
Donations to help build our new facility and acquire furnishings
Office supplies including copy paper, pens, file folders, books with large print, cleaning supplies, coffee, plastic utensils, paper products, etc.
Beep ball equipment, audible tennis game, accessible yoga mats
Guest speakers and instructors
Free professional printing, funding & postage for awareness campaigns
Early Intervention Babies Program (birth to 5 years old)
Toys made specifically for blind kids, such as Hug-A-Bug Rattle & Lights, Play & Sound Mat, Rolliphant Ball Track, Sensory Balls, Playskool Busy Ball Popper, Ultimate LEGO, Me in the Mirror
Sponsors for parent support groups
The use of bouncy houses, donated tickets to petting zoos, etc.
Partial program funding
Children’s Program (5-13 years old)
Bicycles and safety equipment
Arts and crafts materials
Braille board games and card games
Tickets to theme parks, ball games, etc.
Partial program funding
Teen Program (14-22 years old)
Gift cards for field trips
Invitations for “behind the scenes” visits to job sites
Speakers on careers, nail care, skin care, and other interesting topics relevant for teens
Volunteers to teach new things, such as dance, self-defense, etc.
Partial program funding
Independent Living Skills Program (Adults & Seniors)
Small kitchen appliances for training kitchens
Cookware, utensils, kitchen supplies, aprons
Class supplies (such as bold lined paper, 20/20 pens (bold markers), etc.)
Department store gift cards for class & food supplies (food supplies include peanut butter, jelly, cake mixes, brownie mixes, aluminum foil, parchment paper, paper products, dish soap, canned soups, canned tuna)
Gift certificates for restaurants for training trips
Partial program funding
Employment Program & Vocational Rehabilitation
Donations to support employment training for persons who are blind and visually impaired.
Donations for equipment needed in the manufacturing and office areas at the Center.
Gift certificates for haircuts & clothes so clients can look their best for interviews and work.
Placement opportunities for job training, job shadowing and employment.
Partial program funding
Fundraising
Gift certificates for products and services for auctions
Gift baskets for auctions
Other types of prizes for auctions
Event sponsors
This list is not all-encompassing, and it changes frequently. For more information, please contact: Becky Bennett Agency: Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind, Inc. General
Donations to help build our new facility and acquire furnishings
Office supplies including copy paper, pens, file folders, books with large print, cleaning supplies, coffee, plastic utensils, paper products, etc.
Beep ball equipment, audible tennis game, accessible yoga mats
Guest speakers and instructors
Free professional printing, funding & postage for awareness campaigns
Early Intervention Babies Program (birth to 5 years old)
Toys made specifically for blind kids, such as Hug-A-Bug Rattle & Lights, Play & Sound Mat, Rolliphant Ball Track, Sensory Balls, Playskool Busy Ball Popper, Ultimate LEGO, Me in the Mirror
Sponsors for parent support groups
The use of bouncy houses, donated tickets to petting zoos, etc.
Partial program funding
Children’s Program (5-13 years old)
Bicycles and safety equipment
Arts and crafts materials
Braille board games and card games
Tickets to theme parks, ball games, etc.
Partial program funding
Teen Program (14-22 years old)
Gift cards for field trips
Invitations for “behind the scenes” visits to job sites
Speakers on careers, nail care, skin care, and other interesting topics relevant for teens
Volunteers to teach new things, such as dance, self-defense, etc.
Partial program funding
Independent Living Skills Program (Adults & Seniors)
Small kitchen appliances for training kitchens
Cookware, utensils, kitchen supplies, aprons
Class supplies (such as bold lined paper, 20/20 pens (bold markers), etc.)
Department store gift cards for class & food supplies (food supplies include peanut butter, jelly, cake mixes, brownie mixes, aluminum foil, parchment paper, paper products, dish soap, canned soups, canned tuna)
Gift certificates for restaurants for training trips
Partial program funding
Employment Program & Vocational Rehabilitation
Donations to support employment training for persons who are blind and visually impaired.
Donations for equipment needed in the manufacturing and office areas at the Center.
Gift certificates for haircuts & clothes so clients can look their best for interviews and work.
Placement opportunities for job training, job shadowing and employment.
Partial program funding
Fundraising
Gift certificates for products and services for auctions
Gift baskets for auctions
Other types of prizes for auctions
Event sponsors
This list is not all-encompassing, and it changes frequently. For more information, please contact: Becky Bennett Agency: Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind, Inc. Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 34604 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Event Helpers - Pasco & HernandoHelp with events in the community before the date and/or help on the date of the event. Activities may include packing, setup, cleanup, teardown, unpacking and/or performing various tasks such as being a runner or manning a table, helping at registration, helping with food, answering questions, etc. If physically able, there might be some lifting, carrying and loading of materials. Events could be anywhere in Pasco and Hernando and you will usually need to find your own transportation. Most in-person volunteering is done Monday to Thursday during business hours however our many awareness and occasional fundraising events usually occur at night or on the weekend. Some of these events are held outside. Agency: Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind, Inc. Help with events in the community before the date and/or help on the date of the event. Activities may include packing, setup, cleanup, teardown, unpacking and/or performing various tasks such as being a runner or manning a table, helping at registration, helping with food, answering questions, etc. If physically able, there might be some lifting, carrying and loading of materials. Events could be anywhere in Pasco and Hernando and you will usually need to find your own transportation. Most in-person volunteering is done Monday to Thursday during business hours however our many awareness and occasional fundraising events usually occur at night or on the weekend. Some of these events are held outside. Agency: Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind, Inc. Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 34604 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Graphic DesignersYou will create and assist with the creation of flyers, brochures and other agency materials using your own computer and your own software. All documents should be compatible with Adobe's CS6 Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and sometimes Dreamweaver. However we also work with PowerPoint and Publisher and if none of these options are available to you, we can recreate your design. When the artwork is done, we need/will retain the native artwork in case there are further changes, or if some or all of your artwork can be used elsewhere in our agency. This is a wonderful opportunity to be recognized for your good work! This is a virtual opportunity that can be performed from anywhere. This opportunity is perfect for an experienced graphic designer. You will be asked to provide examples of your previous creations.
Agency: Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind, Inc. You will create and assist with the creation of flyers, brochures and other agency materials using your own computer and your own software. All documents should be compatible with Adobe's CS6 Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and sometimes Dreamweaver. However we also work with PowerPoint and Publisher and if none of these options are available to you, we can recreate your design. When the artwork is done, we need/will retain the native artwork in case there are further changes, or if some or all of your artwork can be used elsewhere in our agency. This is a wonderful opportunity to be recognized for your good work! This is a virtual opportunity that can be performed from anywhere. This opportunity is perfect for an experienced graphic designer. You will be asked to provide examples of your previous creations.
Agency: Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind, Inc. Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 34604 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Phone FundraisersUse the internet & the phone to find prizes for events and donations for services and other expenses and/or use the phone to develop/update the Lighthouse database. Once fully trained, the phone fundraiser may choose to work at home occasionally. WHEN Monday to Thursday during office hours Hours vary depending on the volunteer’s scheduleSKILLS Good penmanship or able to use computers Resourceful and creative Pleasant, persuasive and graciousPOSSIBLE LOCATIONS 8610 Galen Wilson Blvd., Port Richey 6492 California St., Brooksville Virtual (your home, using your own equipment)Agency: Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind, Inc. Use the internet & the phone to find prizes for events and donations for services and other expenses and/or use the phone to develop/update the Lighthouse database. Once fully trained, the phone fundraiser may choose to work at home occasionally. WHEN Monday to Thursday during office hours Hours vary depending on the volunteer’s scheduleSKILLS Good penmanship or able to use computers Resourceful and creative Pleasant, persuasive and graciousPOSSIBLE LOCATIONS 8610 Galen Wilson Blvd., Port Richey 6492 California St., Brooksville Virtual (your home, using your own equipment)Agency: Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind, Inc. Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >21 years old Zip Code: 34668 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Committee MembersThe Lighthouse needs volunteers for committees to help with activities such as awareness, fundraising, and events. Committee meetings are scheduled as required. We hope to attract volunteers who have experience and possibly connections in various sectors/areas/disciplines--in order to increase our knowledge base and improve effectiveness. SKILLS Organized, able to lead OR to take direction, task-oriented When a committee is actively developing an event, there will probably be several meetingsPOSSIBLE LOCATIONS 8610 Galen Wilson Blvd., Port Richey 6492 California St., BrooksvilleAgency: Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind, Inc. The Lighthouse needs volunteers for committees to help with activities such as awareness, fundraising, and events. Committee meetings are scheduled as required. We hope to attract volunteers who have experience and possibly connections in various sectors/areas/disciplines--in order to increase our knowledge base and improve effectiveness. SKILLS Organized, able to lead OR to take direction, task-oriented When a committee is actively developing an event, there will probably be several meetingsPOSSIBLE LOCATIONS 8610 Galen Wilson Blvd., Port Richey 6492 California St., BrooksvilleAgency: Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind, Inc. Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >21 years old Zip Code: 34668 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Salesforce Developer / Salesforce MentorThe Lighthouse uses a customized Salesforce Starter Pack to track services and donations, and to maintain our mailing lists. We are looking for a developer with intermediate or advanced Salesforce capabilities, who is interested in helping mentor our database administrator so we are able to create and design professional reports and campaigns. So, if you know how to code in Salesforce, we would love to hear from you. This is a remote opportunity--you use all your own equipment and collaborate online or by phone with our database administrator. Agency: Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind, Inc. The Lighthouse uses a customized Salesforce Starter Pack to track services and donations, and to maintain our mailing lists. We are looking for a developer with intermediate or advanced Salesforce capabilities, who is interested in helping mentor our database administrator so we are able to create and design professional reports and campaigns. So, if you know how to code in Salesforce, we would love to hear from you. This is a remote opportunity--you use all your own equipment and collaborate online or by phone with our database administrator. Agency: Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind, Inc. Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 34654 Allow Groups: No |