Volunteer Opportunities

With the

National Federation of the blind of Georgia

The National Federation of the Blind of Georgia is a 501-C(3) non-profit organization of volunteers. Our use of volunteers allows us to leverage our limited resources in order to meet the needs of a large number of blind and visually impaired persons. We work to identify civic minded responsible individuals that believe in the true potential of blind people to assist us by serving as volunteers. The following is a list of volunteer categories:

Readers - communication

We work to increase the availability of more material in accessible formats like Braille, large print, and digital formats. In those instances that we are unable to make the information accessible, we try to identify dependable well-read individuals that are willing to assist our members process mail, complete forms, and read other basic material.

Administrative - Clerical

We are an organization that conducts outreach, fund raising, training and advocacy services. With only part-time staff for administrative support, we can use assistance with Folding brochures, processing mailings, answering telephones, etc.

Transportation - Driver

WE are a mutual support organization of blind people, and conduct monthly chapter meetings and trainings throughout the state. Our members regularly need individuals that are willing to drive them to and from our monthly chapter meetings, in addition to, small trips to the grocery store. In some instances, we need drivers that are willing to travel longer distances to assist our members attend special events and trainings in various cities throughout the state.

Special Events - host/Hostess

The NFB of Georgia hosts several special events each year, like our state convention, our annual Black Tie White Cane Appreciation Banquet, quarterly training sessions, and others. We often need volunteers to work registration tables, serve as docents, or simply work as resource volunteers for individuals that are attending the events.

If you are interested in serving as a volunteer for the NFB of Georgia, complete and submit the form below, or print it to fax or mail to us.

Volunteer Application Form

Your name:
Your E-mail:
Your Telephone:
Your Address:
Your City:
Your State:
Your Zip:

Readers - communication
Administrative - Clerical
Transportation - Driver
Special Events - host/Hostess

E-mail, Mail, or Fax any questions or this completed form to:

National Federation of the Blind of Georgia

315 West Ponce De Leon Avenue

Suite 603

Decatur, Georgia 30030

(404 371-1000 (Voice)

(404) 371-1002 (Fax)

VOLUNTEER at NFBGA dot ORG

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Last Revised:

June 3, 2007