Volunteer with Susquehanna for the Blind

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of the vision impaired? Become a SABVI volunteer of the Susquehanna Association of the Blind and help make a difference in your area!

Opportunities
Volunteers are the heart and soul of SABVI. Without them, the association could not accomplish the strides in service and support to the community. See available volunteer opportunities in your area.

Application Form
Interested in volunteering your time and talents on behalf the Susquehanna Association for the Blind and Vision Impaired? Fill out our application here!

For more information call 717-291-5951.

Volunteer Opportunities Available at SABVI

The following opportunities are available in both Lancaster and Lebanon Counties:

Drivers Needed
Our clients attend support groups and social clubs at our facility where they socialize with other clients while learning new activities or relearning a former one. Drivers are asked to pick up clients throughout Lancaster and Lebanon Counties, often closest to their homes. Drivers are asked to use agency vehicles; however, if they do use their own, they will receive a mileage reimbursement. Drivers must be 18 years of age or older, provide proof of a valid driver's license, possess a clean driving record and fill out a Volunteer Enrollment Form.

Friendly Reader/ Visitors Needed
Volunteers are needed to help on a one-on-one basis with our clients who are blind or vision impaired. Responsibilities include: reading items such as mail, publications or other documents on a bi-weekly or monthly basis at the client's residence. Volunteers must have a compassion for others, plus complete a Volunteer Enrollment Form. A background check is required and volunteers must attend brief orientation session with a social worker.

Kidsight Screening Aides
Our Prevention and Education Specialist screens thousands of preschool aged children throughout Lancaster and Lebanon Counties each year, searching for signs of problems such as, "lazy eye" (amblyopia), crossed eyes or near-or-far-sightedness (need for glasses). Volunteers are needed to help assist the Prevention and Education Specialist during KidSight screenings, primarily with paperwork and record keeping. Volunteers must complete a Volunteer Enrollment Form, a background check and a child abuse clearance

The following opportunities are available in Lancaster only:

Preschool Aides
Preschool volunteers are needed Monday- Thursday (8:30am -11:15am and 12:15pm- 3:00pm) to help monitor children in SABVI's integrated preschool which caters to the needs of children with and without vision impairments. Volunteers must complete a Volunteer Enrollment Form, a background check and a child abuse clearance.

Volunteer Application
I'm interested in volunteering my time and talents on behalf the Susquehanna Association for the Blind and Vision Impaired. Please contact me.

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Volunteer Opportunities at SABVI:
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Data Entry
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Friendly Reader
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KidSight Screening Aide
Mail Room
Marketing Dept
Preschool
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If there are volunteer opportunities in Lebanon, are you willing to help in Lebanon?
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SABVI Preschool volunteers are required to submit Act 33 and Act 34 Clearances. SABVI Volunteer Drivers are required to submit a copy of their current driver's license, insurance card, and a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), which will be run by SABVI.

SABVI reserves the right to refuse any individual contact with clients, use of SABVI vehicles, or any volunteer opportunities at any time.

Individuals under the age of 18 must have parent/guardian signature

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