Volunteer

We would love for you to join the Cleveland Sight Center community as a volunteer! Opportunities to volunteer will mostly be within CSC operating hours (Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) with occasional opportunities on weeknights and weekends. If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the application form. Please contact us at 216-791-8118 or info@clevelandsightcenter.org if you have questions.


Open Volunteer Positions:

Client-Facing Support:

  • Share the Vision Volunteer: For those who are well-adjusted to blindness or low vision, share advice and support to encourage those new to vision loss.
  • Classroom Helper: The Vision Rehabilitation department is looking for two volunteers to assist instructors in two new group classes, one about independent living skills and another on android apps. A basic understanding of technology is needed, but no teaching experience is necessary. We just ask for a willingness to learn and support. 
    • Independent Living Skills Class: Tuesdays, running Jan. 27 to Mar. 3 from 10 - 11 a.m. 
    • Android Apps Class: Fridays, running from Jan. 23 to Feb. 27 from 10 - 11 a.m.
  • Preschool Helper: CSC's Preschool staff seek volunteers to assist with the daily routine of the classroom. These helpers will support staff during lunchtime, set up/clean up of learning spaces and promote a safe, fun learning environment under the supervision of staff. Volunteers are needed regularly within operating hours Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
  • Recreation Volunteer: Our recreation team's winter programs are in full swing, and we need volunteers to help them run smoothly. Volunteer support needed includes human guide, audio description and support with completing tasks. Rec day is every Tuesday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at CSC.

Save the Date for Upcoming Opportunities:

  • Cleveland Orchestra Field Trip: Friday, Feb. 20 at 10:30 a.m.
  • History Museum Field Trip: Thursday, March 12 at 11 a.m.
  • Lunch and Learn: Wednesday, Apr. 8, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Cleveland Women's Orchestra: Sunday, Apr. 19 at 1 p.m. 
  • Lunch and Learn: Wednesday, May 13, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Cooking Classes: Mondays, running Feb. 23 to Mar. 30 from 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 
  • Coaster Making Classes: Tuesdays, running Apr. 6 to 20 from 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  • White Cane Walk: Saturday, May 30

Volunteer Projects:

For those who are unable to commit to ongoing volunteer positions, Cleveland Sight Center offers volunteer projects that do not require continuous commitment beyond the completion of defined projects. Those who support volunteer projects contribute to Cleveland Sight Center's mission in critical ways, providing resources that fuel our programs and deeply impact our clients.

Volunteer Projects Application


Volunteer Impact

Cleveland Sight Center volunteers and volunteer groups make an important difference for our community. Through their support, volunteers create meaningful experiences and sustain important services for those who are blind or visually impaired. In the last year, our volunteers helped over 1,000 clients and contributed 3,981 volunteer hours to support our organization. THANK YOU! 

Two volunteers touching up paint.    Volunteers putting on a skit.     Volunteer helping a client learn to play the keyboard.

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