How to Volunteer at Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic

When you volunteer at Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic, you are helping "to create opportunities for individual success by providing and promoting the effective use of accessible educational materials."

Things You'll Need

• A big heart

Instructions

1. Check to see if there is a local Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic program in your community. Many local groups have their own Web sites which include contact telephone numbers and email addresses, as well as information on their particular volunteer programs.

2. Talk to the volunteer liaison or chapter leader. Ask about their current need for volunteers.

3. Attend an actual Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic event to see if it would be a good match for you. The chapter leader can advise you about attending the next meeting.

4. Go to an orientation session. Most major organizations will schedule these for new volunteers. You will meet some of the leaders of the local council, hear about the history and goals of Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic and learn more about their current volunteer programs. It's also a great way to meet other people interested in volunteering.

5. Fill out any paperwork you are given. If you have not yet received an assignment, call the volunteer coordinator.

Tips & Warnings

• There are many local and national organizations looking for your help. If you feel you are not working with the right organization, look for another one.

• Remember you are a volunteer. If you are unable to attend an event or fulfill an obligation, call your contact at Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic and let them know.

• Some organizations do a personal background check. You may also be asked to notarize some paperwork. This is to protect the organization as well as any people you may be helping.