Volunteer Opportunities

Do you have a few hours that you can share with the Central Florida community?

Lighthouse Central Florida (LCF) offers a variety of opportunities for you to share your time, talent, and energy with people who are challenged with low vision or blindness.

Be a part of a speaker's bureau that travels to schools, nursing homes, clubs or community events to raise awareness for LCF. We have volunteer opportunities available such as administrative office assistants, instructor assistants, as well as opportunities for people who are PC savvy and have IT skills, for people with experience and skills in fund raising, and opportunities to participate on committees, and our Board. Become active in your community by volunteering with Lighthouse Central Florida. Lend us your hand, heart, and effort to enhance our mission. To find out about specific volunteer opportunities at Lighthouse, click here or scroll down.

To find out how you can make a difference in the lives of visually impaired children, adults, and seniors in the Central Florida area, call Ginger Malcom at 407.898.2483 or contact her by email at gmalcom@lcf-fl.org. You can also print out a volunteer application here and fill it out at home.

Volunteer Benefits at LCF

• Meet new people.
• Make new friends.
• Expand your knowledge of vision rehabilitation.
• Learn about social issues.
• Interact with people who share your passions and interests.
• Offer a unique contribution - your time and talent.
• Network within your current career path.
• Develop new skills and talents for your resume.
• Change career directions.
• Maintain your skills during a period of layoff.
• Refresh skills that have been dormant for a while.
• Be trained for future benefits.
• Do a good job and have fun in the process.
• Make a real difference in lives of people with visual impairment or blindness.
• Become a hero by lending a hand, your heart and effort to our mission!

Volunteer Expectations

• A response to your application occurs within 30 days or less.
• Job descriptions are written for all volunteer positions.
• Orientation sessions are offered to show new volunteers the ropes.
• Training is provided as necessary.
• Volunteers are given feedback about their work and recognition for efforts.

What a Volunteer Organization Expects from Volunteers

• Arrive on time.
• Understand the organization's mission and goals.
• Keep your commitments to others within the organization.
• Evaluate the organization and its program to improve its service to the community and other volunteers.
• Respect the right of all parties in the organization.

Am I compatible?

• How much Time do I have to give?
• What special talents or connections do I have in this field?
• How comfortable am I with raising money?
• Do I like to work with people?
• Do I like to work alone or in a group?

Please consider your preferences to decide what volunteer roles and the organization that best suits you.

Volunteer Roles at Lighthouse

For a complete description of each of the following volunteer roles, please contact Ginger Malcom at 407.898.2483.

• Greeter - Lobby Host
• Program Services Alumni Liaison
• Historian
• Children's Services Newsletter - Editor
• Special Events Task Force Committee Members
• Hospitality Committee Members
• Facility Tours - Guide Host
• Speakers Bureau Driver - Escort
• Program Services Celebrations - Planner
• Program Services Special Projects - Coordinator
• Administrative Assistant - Help Pal
• Children's Services - Party Planner
• Photographer
• Program Services Field Trip - Coordinator
• Program Services Interpreter
• Program Services Itinerant Driver - Instructor Escort
• Speakers Bureau - Exhibitor
• Special Events Greeter - Host

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