Volunteering

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Thank you for your interest in volunteering for VISIONS.

Volunteers are the heart of VISIONS. Whether helping host an activity or conduct meal service at our Older Adult Center, or participating in a beautification project at VISIONS Center on Blindness, or working with our blind jobseekers to help them get ready for their interviews, VISIONS volunteers make a real difference every day in the lives of people who are blind and visually impaired.

Volunteer Opportunities

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VISIONS Intergenerational Program

VISIONS Intergenerational Program at VISIONS Older Adult Center in Manhattan recruits and trains volunteer high school students to assist older adults who are visually impaired or blind in their homes, and at the center. The youth provide escort and assistance with reading, shopping, socialization and technology.

Students interested in volunteering in this program can apply by clicking the button below. For additional questions, contact Jose Gil by e-mailing jgil@visionsvcb.org, or calling 646-486-4444 ext. 233

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Corporate Support Opportunities

Looking to make a real difference in the lives of people with visual impairments? VISIONS offers an array of corporate support opportunities for organizations of any size. Organizations interested in getting involved can volunteer either at VISIONS headquarters on Greenwich Street or VISIONS at Selis Manor in NYC, or VISIONS Center on Blindness in Rockland County. To learn more about the different ways your corporation can support VISIONS, click the Learn More button below.

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Corporate Volunteer Inquiry Form

Get Started

If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Ann Deshazo, by e-mailing adeshazo@visionsvcb.org or calling (646) 486-4444.

Click the Volunteer Inquiry button below to inquire about volunteering. Once submitted, a member of our staff will contact you about completing a volunteer application and next steps.

Volunteer Requirements

All potential adult volunteers must complete an application and disclosure form. Both forms must be completed in full, signed and returned to VISIONS. Please note that VISIONS conducts a thorough background check on all volunteer applicants. All adult volunteer applicants must be at least 18 years of age. (There is a special program for high school students age 14 and older to join the intergenerational volunteer program at VISIONS at Selis Manor senior center.)

Each adult applicant is required to obtain three references, two from professional sources (employer, professor, etc.) and the third from a personal source. You will find three reference forms included with this application. Please indicate on the reference form which volunteer department you are applying for. Each applicant will attend a short interview and tour before their background check is submitted for clearance. Upon approval, volunteers will review and sign a set of policies and procedures, as well as an agreement.

General Volunteer Inquiry Form