Get Involved

Volunteer with CLB.

Our volunteer program provides many different services in support of CLB and its community.

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Why volunteer

Prepared, supported, and ready to help.

CLB’s volunteers attend orientations that include sensitivity training, human guide training, and information about CLB. Volunteers are required to complete an application, submit two completed reference forms from non-family members, and pass a background check.

Please note that all volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.

Ways to help

Volunteer Opportunities

Find the role that fits how you want to give your time.

  • One on One

    Adult volunteers in the one-on-one program are matched with adults who are blind or visually impaired to assist with activities such as reading mail or grocery shopping.

  • Special Events

    Adult and student volunteers are needed throughout the year to assist with special events such as fundraisers, exhibits, and summer camp.

  • Office Support

    Volunteer support is periodically needed to assist CLB staff with assembly and distribution of event and donor information, data entry, and other office projects.

Throughout the year

Volunteer at our events.

Adult and student volunteers help throughout the year at CLB special events, including fundraisers, exhibits, and summer camp. See what is coming up and where you can lend a hand.

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Raise your hand to help.

Start your volunteer application here. Share how to reach you and, if you like, a little about when you are free and what you would enjoy. Jocelyn Hunter, our volunteer coordinator, will follow up with the next steps, including orientation and the reference and background-check process. Volunteers must be 18 or older.

So we can write back.

The fastest way for us to reach you.

Optional. It just helps us find a good match.

Optional. These are our main volunteer roles.

Your information stays with CLB. We use it only to reply and connect you with the right person on our team. We never sell or share it. How we protect your privacy.

A real person reads every application.

Prefer to talk first? Email Jocelyn Hunter or call (202) 454-6422.