VOLUNTEER

Vision Impaired of Marin’s operations and programs are run by volunteers. Many of our volunteers are vision impaired, but we appreciate having sighted volunteers as well. Our volunteers have rewarding experiences. Our programs are making a difference. Vision impairment is known to be associated with isolation, depression, low self-esteem, social awkwardness; fear and anxiety. Please consider volunteering on any of our committees. Contact us for more information.

Bocce Tournament Fundraiser:

October 5, 2024 - Marin Bocce Federation, San Rafael

Vision Impaired of Marin is celebrating serving vision impaired adults in Marin. VIM is having their first every fundraiser. Help us make it a success, so we can make it an annual event. 

Advertising and Promoting Tournament

Obtain teams of 4 to 6 people 

Obtain Sponsors

Obtain donation of items for gift basket raffles

Obtain food donations for snacks, desserts and beverages

Serve food or manage a buffet table

Sell raffle tickets

Set Up and breakdown day of event

Registration Table

Volunteers to serve food

Obtain donations of wine and beer

Secure wineries to participate in a wine tasting event

Resources of trophies and ribbons

Senior Fair

Date TBA - Marin Civic Center Exhibit Hall

Volunteer in Booth

Guide vision impaired people at the fiar

Obtain free giveaways - packaged snacks or small items

Support Group

We currently have one zoom support group on the first Wednesday of each month. We are interested in restarting in--person support groups throughout Marin.

Support Groups Facilitators

Guest Speakers

Obtain free meeting spaces

Enrichment

Research and planning of outings, entertainment and guided tours

Guide vision impaired people

Donations of snacks or lunches

Make phone calls

Art Class

Volunteers who are artists to assist vision impaired participants

Donations of supplies

Assist with art show - preparation and setup

Donation of refreshments for art show reception

Luncheon

Obtain sponsors for luncheons

Research locations to handle 50-75 people

Volunteers to guide vision impaired people

Donation of drawing prizes

Advocacy

Attend meetings to support Marin County Parks in creating Accessible Trails.

Attend in-person or zoom meetings to advocate for improved transportation service for disabled and elderly from Marin Transit.

Attend in-person or zoom meetings with MADI - Marin Ageisim and Dependism Institute, who is working with municipalities.

Outreach

Research Outreach possibilities

Find possible partners, events and venues

Deliver marketing cards

Find venues for posters and marketing cards

Technology & Information Fair - TBA

Set up and breakdown day of event

Obtain donations of snacks and beverages

Manage of buffet table

Office Support

Research

Create spreadsheets in excel

Assist with mailings and stuffing envelopes

Make Phone Calls

Grants

Research and Grant Writing

Finance

Looking for assistant treasure with Quickbook/Accounting Experience