Become a Volunteer

Volunteers are integral in providing world class services at the Iowa Department for the Blind (IDB).  Learn how you can serve the blind and print-disabled community with your time and talents.

Do you:

• Enjoy reading aloud?
• Type accurately?
• Enjoy crossword puzzles, Sudoku, or puzzles involving codes?
• Have a knack for proofreading or editing?
• Have computer or music skills, especially in audio recording or editing?
• Want to serve on a committee or board?

If you answered Yes to any of the above questions, we have a volunteer position for you.

Types of Volunteer Opportunities

• Studio Narrator
• Home Narrator
• Data Entry Volunteer / Keyboarding
• Braille Transcriber 
• Braille Proofreader 
• Audio Editor
• Studio Monitor
• Library Consumer Advisory Committee
• Friends of the Iowa Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
     

How to Become a Volunteer

To inquire about becoming a volunteer, contact the Department.