• VOLUNTEER

    There are countless opportunities for you to get involved. Volunteer your time and become a Friend of the Blind.

    LOFOB clients walk using canes on a sidewalk

Volunteer

LOFOB is always looking for volunteers to help out in many areas. See our open volunteer positions below. 

Accompaniment

Support with accompanying blind and visually impaired persons for medical follow-up appointments, shopping activities and accessing community facilities like libraries, pharmacies or the movies.

Scribing

Scribes to support blind and visually impaired learners in mainstream schools including support with tests and examinations. Ideal volunteers are retired teachers and university students.

Tutoring

Tutors to support blind and visually impaired learners with after school programmes including homework, tasks, assignments, and preparation for examinations. Ideal volunteers are retired teachers and university students.

Driving

Drivers to assist with weekly client transport and sport transport, as well as for night classes and activities. (PDP required with group transport.)

Admin Support

Our office always needs support for file labelling and handling, as well as other general administrative support.

Maintenance

We always are looking for general maintenance support for our building and grounds: gardeners, painters, plumbers, and electricians are always welcome.

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More Ways to Help

These volunteer opportunities are always necessary, reach out through our contact form to get more information.

  • Support to independence development programmes
  • Mentoring blind and visually impaired youth and young adults
  • Assistance with events including fundraisers, awareness, wellness, sports and coaching
  • Make a meal to support the residential facility
  • Specialized skills such as IT, Public Speaking, etc – let us know!
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