Volunteers play a vital role in every aspect of our operation at Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired. They support the mission and vision of our organization. They extend the reach of our talented staff. And, they touch the lives of our consumers with many positive contributions and selfless compassion.

Get involved… be a volunteer!

You can assist in helping Clovernook fulfill our mission, “ To empower people who are blind and visually impaired to be self-sufficient and full participants in their communities.”  Below are just a few of the ways in which you can make a difference.

Transportation

Transport individuals to and from medical appointments, meetings, activities, shopping, and occasionally the bus station or airport. This may involve picking up the individual at Clovernook or at the individual's home. Clovernook has vehicle(s) available or use your own car and Clovernook will reimburse you for mileage.

Proofreading

Copyholders work in our braille production facility reading print copy with a blind person who checks the braille copy for accuracy. This is a regularly scheduled position generally 1/2 day or 1 day per week. No knowledge of braille necessary.

Leisure/Recreation Services

Recreation Assistants serve as a sighted guide for an individual with a visual impairment on outings and activities and help in other ways that enable the individual to more fully participate in the activity.  Some of the activities could include crafts, dancing, drama, exercise, music and tandem biking.

Eye Care Provider Outreach Program

Clovernook is in need of volunteers to meet with the office manager, staff or physicians at assigned offices.  Volunteers must be outgoing, professional and willing to discuss Low Vision Services offered at Clovernook and the benefits their patients will receive.  Volunteers will receive gas cards to help reimburse gas usage, Clovernook logo wear, tracking materials and Clovernook brochures to distribute.  Each volunteer interested will receive training by the Manager of Vision Rehabilitation Services.  This is a grant supported program made possible by funding provided by the Thomas S. and Dorothy H. Spivey Memorial Fund, a field of interest fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation.

One-to-One

Friendly visitors develop a one-to-one relationship with a blind or visually impaired person. It includes companionship, recreational activities, and developing a trusting relationship.

Personal Assistance

Personal Assistants help the individual who is visually impaired with shopping for groceries, clothes and other household items.  This position could involve transportation assistance.

Youth Services

Youth Development Assistants serve as a sighted guide for a young individual with a visual impairment (typically between the ages of 8-22) on outings and activities so as to enable the individual to more fully participate in the activity.  Youth Services and activities are seasonal and take place during the week and weekends.  They also include the annual summer Discovery Day Camps that typically run from June to August. The camps allow youth with visual impairments to explore aspects important to their lives such as: independence, creativity, technology and socialization. Types of camps include: Art Camp, Survivor Camp, Adventures in Activities of Daily Living and Technology Camp.

Administrative/Clerical Assistance

Administrative Assistants will often do filing data entry, office organization, phone surveys, labeling, copying, collating and preparing mailings.  Typically, the volunteer will develop a weekly or bi-weekly schedule with the primary staff contact person.

Develop Your Own Role

Clovernook encourages volunteers with special skills/interests to develop those into new volunteer roles. Develop and teach a class, help with fundraising, share your musical talent - help us determine the most positivie volunteer experience for you.

Volunteers have many talents and interests. Music lessons, aerobics, swimming, cooking, arts and crafts, bicycling - you tell us what your interests are. We will try to match you with a client who has the same interests or get you involved in Clovernook's work in a way that utilizes your unique talents and skills.

For more information fill out our Volunteer Interest form below or contact:

Volunteer Interest Form

I am interested in making a difference at Clovernook by volunteering! Please complete the form below. Clovernook's Volunteer Coordinator will connect with you to obtain additional information for your application.

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