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Become a Volunteer!

Thank you for your interest in becoming a part of Columbia Lighthouse of the Blind’s (CLB) volunteer team!

You have taken the first step by expressing an interest in our volunteer program.  You will soon be ready to begin volunteering with us.  As a volunteer, you will be working with our most valuable asset -- our clients!

You can volunteer in three easy steps:
 

    Application  References   Timesheets

Girl with yellow hat and orange shorts - ready for summer campTo volunteer for our 2006 summer program, 
click here

Read about our 2006 Summer
Camp program

Application

You are required to complete and submit a Volunteer Position Application to the Volunteer Program Specialist. This application is available online or can be mailed to you.  After we receive your completed application, you will be notified by our Volunteer Program Specialist to confirm the dates of the next orientation/training sessions.  To access the Volunteer Application, click here or contact Jocelyn Hunter at 202-454-6422 to receive copies by mail.

References


For each volunteer, CLB must receive at least two completed Reference for Volunteer Position forms. CLB recommends distributing the forms to three people other than family members to complete. Once complete, the reference forms should come directly to CLB’s Volunteer Program Specialist. 
To access the Reference for Volunteer Position forms, click here or contact Jocelyn Hunter at 202-454-6422 to receive copies by mail.

 

We are confident that you will gain valuable and enjoyable experiences as a CLB Volunteer.  We look forward to working together with you to make a difference in the lives of people who are blind or visually impaired.


Volunteer Application

Volunteer Reference Form

2006 Summer Program Volunteer Application


Volunteer Hours

Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind (CLB) asks its volunteers to track and submit their volunteer service hours on a monthly basis. 

During the first week of each month, please provide the following information to the Volunteer Program Specialist: 


Download the timesheet form here (txt file)

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Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind
 
1120 20th Street, NW, Suite 750 South
Washington, DC 20036
Telephone: 202-454-6400
Fax: 202-454-6401
6200 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 100
Riverdale, MD 20737
Telephone: 240-737-5100
Fax: 240-737-5101
8720 Georgia Avenue
Suite 210
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Telephone (301) 589-0894
Fax:  301-589-7281