What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Outreach Assistant Job at Volunteer LA in Los Angeles position at Volunteer LA?
Braille Institute of America, Inc. (Los Angeles Center)
Braille Institute is committed to eliminating blindness and severe sight loss as barriers to a fulfilling life.
Library Outreach Assistant
Volunteer in Braille Institute’s unique library sorting the book collection, shelving, and preparing audio book cartridges to be mailed to blind and visually impaired library patrons.
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- Greet and assist students / library patrons as needed
- Assist with various clerical duties (e.g., contact patrons via telephone, basic check-ins, which may include checking on lapsed or inactive library user accounts for deletion)
- Participate in outreach email campaigns, assisting with drafting emails, letters, and marketing teases aimed at various constituents, organizations, and stakeholders (depending on experience)
- Perform other duties as assigned. Duties or tasks may change
- Assist Library Outreach Manager as needed
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Beginning Sewing Instructor (Assistant)
Passionate and experienced sewing instructor for Winter 2025 term at Braille Institute. Instructor to deliver engaging and informative sewing classes to sewists of all levels.
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Access Technology Support / Greeter
Braille Institute needs volunteers to help create a welcoming experience for blind and visually impaired students seeking assistive technology.
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Student Concierge
Volunteer as a Student Concierge to support students at Braille Institute’s Connection Pointe in Los Angeles.
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Karate Class Assistant
Help a student embrace the challenge of sight loss and live well in Karate classes, designed to help blind and visually impaired students develop agility, strength, and speed, improving muscle tone and endurance.
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Art Classroom Assistant
Assist blind and visually impaired students create projects in one of our popular art classes : Basketry, Ceramics, Mosaic, Print Making, or Paper Mache. Classes meet once a week for two hours. No experience working with visually impaired is necessary. Training will be provided.
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Exercise / Sensory Awareness Classroom Assistant
Help a student embrace the challenge of sight loss and live well in Sensory Awareness and Exercise classes.
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Volunteer Greeters
Volunteer Greeters at Braille Institute welcome and assist visitors in a friendly and professional manner.
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Braille Challenge is a national braille reading and writing competition for students in first through twelfth grades in the United States and Canada. The program encourages and rewards braille literacy.
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