 The Lighthouse offers volunteer opportunities for every schedule. Some activities such as home visitors require a weekly commitment; others such as special events are as flexible as once or twice a year. In addition to working with individual volunteers, the Lighthouse works with schools, churches and community groups to arrange special volunteer opportunities for their members. All volunteers are required to complete an application and to attend orientation. Volunteers are a vital part of the success of The Lighthouse of Houston.
 If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, contact Deborah Ramos at 713-284-8473 or
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Home Visitor - Assist blind adults with grocery shopping, mail reading, letter writing, bill paying and/or running errands. Commitment: 1-2 times a month. Adult, Family.
Telephone Reassurance - Call homebound clients to determine well-being and provide friendship. Commitment: 2-4 times a month. Adult, Family.
Medical Transportation Aide - Provide transportation for clients during the week to and from medical appointments. Commitment: This is an “on call” position; volunteers work only when available. Adult.
Living Center Grocery Shopper - Take a small group of residents of this southwest Houston apartment complex the local grocery story and assist them with shopping. A Lighthouse vehicle will be provided. Commitment: About 2 hours, one Saturday a month. Adult, Family, Group.
Task Force – Assist with mailings, filing, answering phones, etc. The Lighthouse offices are open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Commitment: Varies depending on availability and need. Adult, Junior.
Adult Basic Education Tutor - Tutor adult students during class. Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. We can also arrange for tutoring outside those hours here at the Lighthouse. Commitment: Varies depending on availability. Adult.
Record on Tape – Record textbooks, manuals, etc., on tape. We will provide the tape recorder and tapes. You can volunteer at the Lighthouse during business hours. Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Commitment: Varies. Adult.
Adult Day Care Assistant – Assist with recreation classes, serve coffee/lunch, and offer companionship to blind/visually impaired persons in this day program. Commitment: Varies depending on availability and need. Adult, Family, Junior, Group.
Summer Transition Program – Help teenagers in this school-to-work program in personal adjustment, production, and recreation. Commitment: Varies depending on availability and need. Adult, Junior, Group.
Store Sales – Assist in our store, Reflections, selling adaptive aids in a retail setting, including catalog and telephone orders. Needed during lunch hours. Commitment: Varies depending on availability. Adult.
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