Volunteer

The mission of CSC's Volunteer Services department is to facilitate empowering volunteer opportunities that support and promote the mission and progress of Cleveland Sight Center. We have a variety of volunteer positions ranging from ongoing opportunities, to projects to group volunteering. Read more about them below.

Open Volunteer Positions:

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

• Vision Technology Fair: Volunteers are needed to assist staff and visitors on Friday, June 16th at the Vision Technology Fair. The fair is located at Cleveland Sight Center from 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. This event is designed for individuals who are 55+ and will feature a variety of booths that highlight the technology, support and tools available to help those who are blind or visually impaired. Volunteer duties might include greeting guests, assisting in human guide and general help around the event.

• Radio Reader: Volunteers are needed to record print materials for CSCN radio and other audio formats, visiting Cleveland Sight Center on a regular basis (usually weekly) to record in one of our radio reading recording rooms. To learn more about the Radio Reading program, click here.
    
• Bike and Hike: Our Bike and Hike summer recreation program consists of four Saturdays between June and September. The purpose is to create a safe and fun experience for clients, accompanying them as they enjoy the outdoors. We are looking for volunteers who are able to comfortably and safely navigate a tandem bike. The program is at Hunt House, 2054 Bolanz Road, Peninsula. Program dates are 6/17, 7/15, 8/19, 9/9.

• Art Class Instructor: This position will come up with ideas for art projects for clients and give instruction. Past examples include coil woven baskets, weaving, wreath making and pottery projects. The ideal frequency is every Tuesday, though every other can be accommodated. The time commitment is one hour between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
   
• Piano Accompanist: The accompanist will play piano/keyboard while the Braille Notes Choir practices and performs. The choir is intended to lift the members’ as well as their audiences’ spirits through song.
   
• 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. 

 If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Brooke Tyukodi at btyukodi@clevelandsightcenter.org. ​Please contact us for additional information on any of the above volunteer opportunities.

Other Ways to Volunteer:

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 Groups:

CSC hosts volunteer groups of 2-60 to assist with a variety of projects at our organization. Whether working to clean our preschool, outside to prepare the grounds of our camp, adapt materials, or help with events, volunteer groups support hands on and behind the scenes projects that are critical to the success of our organization. To learn more about arranging group volunteer projects contact us at 216-791-8118.

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, over 300 volunteers contributed over 4,017 volunteer hours to support our organization. THANK YOU!