Volunteer
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.
We have volunteer opportunities available such as administrative support, instructor assistants, as well as needs for people who are computer savvy, for people with experience and skills in fundraising, and opportunities to participate on committees. Become active in your community by volunteering with Lighthouse Central Florida. Be a part of a speaker's bureau that travels to schools, nursing homes, clubs or community events to raise awareness for LCF. 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.
Volunteer Benefits at Lighthouse Central Florida
- 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, talent and expertise.
- Network within your current career path.
- Develop new skills and talents for your resume.
- Maintain your skills during a period of layoff.
- Refresh skills that have been dormant for a while.
- 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.
- 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?
- All Lighthouse Central Florida volunteers must pass a Criminal Background Check and complete a HIPAA Privacy Training
- 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 more information about each of the following volunteer roles, please contact Mandy Corda at 407.898.2483.
- Donor Development Administrative Support
- Historian
- Guides for visually-impaired students
- Special Events Task Force Committee Members
- Hospitality Program Support
- Speakers Bureau Driver - Escort
- Program Services Celebrations Committee Members
- Program Services Special Projects Committee Members
- Administrative Support – all areas
- Children's Services Family Support Group Assistants
- Photographer
- Videographer
- Video Editor
- Instructor Assistants
- Program Services Interpreter (primarily Spanish & Sign Language)
- Program Services Itinerant Driver - Instructor Escort
- Speakers Bureau - Exhibitor
- Special Events Greeter - Host
"Volunteers"
Where would we be without volunteers
Who quickly respond when a need appears?
This is the way you have chosen to serve,
What appreciation you deserve!
There are very many things to do,
and YOUR time can only be given by YOU!
So without complaint and without demands
You offer the labor of your hands.
The world is a better place to live in
when people like you are so willing to give.
With this attitude of love and care
You will find a welcome anywhere.
You may not always know
When someone is blessed by a kindness you’ve shown.
As you freely share your hours and days,
may you also be blessed in many ways.
- Anonymous
