A network of volunteers in Iowa and across the country contribute thousands of hours of work each year in support of the Department's mission. Blind consumers participate on advisory committees and serve as peer mentors to other blind persons in their communities. Service organizations donate time, money, and expertise to enhance the Department's programs. Lions Clubs are generous in their support, providing free Bibles and other sacred texts in alternative media to Library borrowers. Members of the Telephone Pioneers inspect and repair cassette tape machines, ensuring a supply of equipment for the thousands who use the Library's services. The Department relies on volunteers for a variety of tasks:
Here are descriptions of some of the volunteer opportunities available. If you are interested in an opportunity not listed here, contact the Department.
Choose one of the opportunities listed below to learn more about what you can do to help us.
Braillist.
Data Entry.
Studio Narrator
Home Narrator
Studio Monitor
For even more information about volunteering, contact the Department at (515) 281-1333 or in Iowa (800) 362-2587.
Call 515-276-0807 or send an e-mail to: library_friends@msn.com
Friends of the Iowa Library for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped
P.O. Box 93046
Des Moines, IA 50393-3046
To request information, contact Darlene Greenfield.
Darlene's telephone number: 515-281-7724 or in Iowa
800-362-2587.
Darlene's e-mail address: darlene.greenfield@blind.state.ia.us.
