Braille Department Assistant
On-Site
Last updated on January 12, 2012
Description:
Are you looking for a challenge away from home that will give blind people the self-sufficiency and independence that comes from being able to read one's own school books, library books or medical forms? If so, this is the perfect commitment for you.
Fill out request forms, organize requests, proofread, burst, bind, and mail braille books, duplication and clerical duties. Help our Braille Department run efficiently.
Requirements:
- Adult (18 + Years).
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be computer literate.
- Available Weekdays.
- Neat handwriting.
- Strong proofreading skills.
- Good organizational skills.
- Good communication, phone and customer service skills.
- Good clerical skills.
- Willingness to participate in, and complete, a 12 month braille training course.
- Long-term commitment (at least 12 months).
Time Commitment:
This is an ongoing and long-term commitment. We ask a minimum of 4 to 5 hours per week on either Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Thursday, sometime between the hours of 9am to 4pm.
Training:
Training will be provided, free of charge.
Location:
At our office in the Central Library Building in downtown Milwaukee.
For more information about this or other volunteer opportunities, please contact us.
Current Volunteer Opportunities:
Audio Department Talking Book Editor - At Home or On-Site
Audio Department Assistant - On-Site
Audio Transcriber - At home or On-Site
Back Translation Proofreader - On-Site
Braille Department Assistant - On-Site
For more information about our Volunteer Opportunities, please contact us.