Volunteer Services for the Visually Handicapped, Inc.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - BRAILLE TRANSCRIBER - ON SITE

Type/Age: Individuals / 21 years or older.

Description: On-Site Braille Transcribers assist in the VSVH office by transcribing short-term requests, such as newsletters, children's books, menus, and playbills.

Requirements: Computer literacy, ability to attend a weekly daytime training session. 8-10 hours per week for study and completion of homework assignments. Ability to read standard size print. A high school diploma or equivalent. Strong problem solving skills, good knowledge of English, and a "perfectionist" attitude. Certification by the Library of Congress is required after training is completed.

Location: On-site.

Time Commitment: 5 hours per week during VSVH office hours. This is an on going and long-term commitment.

Training: 2 1/2 hours per week - September to April, training location and time may vary. A second 8-month session may be offered from February to September.

Benefits: Site is also on major bus lines and is handicapped accessible.

If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, please contact VSVH at
Volunteer Services for the Visually Handicapped, Inc.
Central Library Building
803 West Wells Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53233-1436
Voice: 414.286.3039
Fax: 414.286.5450
Email: info@vsvh.org
Center Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Location: Central Library, Milwaukee Public Library
Milwaukee County Transit Lines: 10, 12, 20, 23, 30, 31

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