Every volunteer gives something highly precious – their time. Sights for Hope volunteers share their time in ways that make a meaningful difference for people in our communities. We offer many volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups. All volunteers must pass a Pennsylvania State Police criminal record check, provide or secure their own transportation to their volunteer assignments, and be available on weekdays. Training is provided when necessary.
Guided Transport Drivers
Volunteer guided transport drivers use our vehicles to provide rides to clients for medical appointments, grocery stores, food pantries, and Sights for Hope programs and services. Volunteer drivers are taught special techniques to guide our clients with visual impairments indoors and outdoors. Drivers must be at least 21 years of age, and additional requirements include a valid drivers license, proof of insurance, and an acceptable driving record.
Vision Screeners
Volunteer screeners are trained to use our specialized screening technologies and conduct quick and painless tests on children in preschools, day care centers, and kindergarten registration sites. Volunteer screeners must have patience and like to work with children. Screeners must be at least 21 years of age, and additional requirements include a valid drivers license, proof of insurance, and an acceptable driving record.
Annie’s Angels In-Home Companions
Annie’s Angels are uniquely-skilled volunteers who serve as in-home companions for our older clients who have become more socially isolated and help those clients remain in the homes they love. The program is named for Anne Sullivan, lifetime companion and teacher of Helen Keller. Annie’s Angels visit clients and break down barriers in friendly, compassionate, and motivational ways. Companions must be empathetic, comfortable around people with physical challenges, patient, confident, and in good health. All Annie’s Angels must be at least 18 years of age and are required to complete up to 8 hours of program training. Additional requirements include a valid drivers license, proof of insurance, and an acceptable driving record.
Office Assistants
Office assistants help answer phones, greet visitors, process outgoing mailings, and perform data entry. Volunteers with particular skills and interests also can assist with our events and special projects. Office volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.
Client Activity Assistants
Client activity assistants help us conduct a variety of programs and activities at our services centers and in the community. Client activity volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.
Contact for Information
Lehigh Valley: Rita Lang, 610.433.6018, Ext. 225
Monroe County: Jennifer Pandolfo, 570.992.7787, Ext. 222