http://www.perkins.org Latest volunteer opportunities. info@perkins.org info@perkins.org Copyright 2007 Convio Content Management System Module en-us www.perkins.org-81287200 http://www.perkins.org/volunteer/ongoing/classroom.html Volunteers act as classroom aides in the Secondary Program by assisting the teacher in helping students attain the goals outlined in the program. Volunteers receive supervision and training from the classroom teacher. Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:13:54 -0500 www.perkins.org-170537933 http://www.perkins.org/volunteer/ongoing/classroom-2.html Volunteers act as classroom aides in the Lower School by assisting the teacher in helping students attain the goals outlined in the program. Volunteers receive supervision and training from the classroom teacher. Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:12:45 -0500 www.perkins.org-81287239 http://www.perkins.org/volunteer/ongoing/preschool.html Volunteers assist teachers with blind and/or multi-impaired blind children. The Infant Program serves newborns to 3-year-olds, and the Preschool program serves 3- to 6-year-olds. Each child has been evaluated and a definite plan has been developed by teachers and specialists. Volunteers take a hands-on approach in implementing the child's plan through various activities to improve movement, play, and sensory awareness. Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:11:34 -0500 www.perkins.org-81287227 http://www.perkins.org/volunteer/ongoing/reader.html Many of Perkins' students have some vision, but not enough to enable him/her to read material independently. They need help with class assignments that require reading and/or writing. A profile of the student is provided to the reader, and the name of the case manager responsible for overseeing his/her student's program. Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:10:45 -0500 www.perkins.org-81287305 http://www.perkins.org/volunteer/ongoing/oncall.html On-call volunteers, along with staff, can accompany students to various recreational activities both on and off campus. Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:10:06 -0500 www.perkins.org-81287250 http://www.perkins.org/volunteer/ongoing/companion.html Volunteers can accompany students on a one to one basis off campus for local events. They must receive permission from the supervisors of the program. Visits are arranged based on mutually convenient times. Volunteers participate in a wide range of activities, from taking walks, shopping and reading mail to attending sporting events and movies. Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:09:06 -0500 www.perkins.org-81287171 http://www.perkins.org/volunteer/ongoing/narrator.html Narrators and Monitors work together to record books at the Clive W. Lacy Recording Studio at Perkins. The studio is equipped with state-of-the-art recording booths where audio books are produced and added to the ever-expanding Braille & Talking Book Library collection. Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:07:55 -0500 www.perkins.org-81287315 http://www.perkins.org/volunteer/ongoing/inspector.html Library inspectors assist with the important task of maintaining and organizing Library materials, including books and magazines in braille, digital format and on audio tape. Library inspectors ensure materials are in good condition for the next reader. Training is provided to the volunteer by Library staff. Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:06:40 -0500 www.perkins.org-81287157 http://www.perkins.org/volunteer/ongoing/reviewer.html The audio reviewer acts as a "proof-listener." Listening to the recorded material produced in the studio while reading along with the printed text, the reviewer listens for errors in the narration and marks the print text for correction. Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:05:23 -0500 www.perkins.org-81287325 http://www.perkins.org/volunteer/ongoing/computer.html Tasks vary from department to department but typically involve database development and/or word processing. The supervisor or computer specialist in charge of the particular program for which the volunteer works will handle training. Prior computer experience is helpful. Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:04:17 -0500