Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Last updated on August 3, 2009

Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic (RFB&D) is the only nationwide provider of recorded textbooks at all academic levels for people who can't effectively read standard print because of a visual impairment, learning disability or other physical disability. Our volunteers' efforts serve tens of thousands of students and professionals both locally and worldwide.

RFB&D volunteers record, in computer-based digital audio format, books in a variety of subject areas. We seek general readers, as well as specialist readers in scientific and technical fields, such as math, computer science, physics and biochemistry, as well as law and medicine.

Studio staff members train new volunteers, usually in one or two sessions. Once you are comfortable with the recording process and conventions, you submit a demo to be evaluated by our studio staff. Once it's approved, you become a certified general reader. If you're expert in a specialist area, you can then do a demo in that field.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic (RFB&D)

We need volunteers who are free at these times Evenings Weekdays Monthly Weekends Occasional Weekly This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Individual Adults (55+) Senior Citizens Corporate Groups Small Group (2-10) Court-appointed Unpaid Interns Families Young Adults (18-25)

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Contact Person: Bill Watterson, Coordinator, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

2067 Massachusetts Avenue, Third Floor Cambridge, MA 02140 (See a map)

Directions:

The recording studio is in the Henderson Carriage Building at 2067 Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge, third floor. This is just north of Porter Square and within sight of the Porter Square T station. Enter the building from either the front or back, take the elevator to the third floor, step out, and there we are.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Porter Square(Red Line),   Walk distance (in minutes): 5   Nearest Bus Stop: Porter Square, 5 minute walk For maps or information, please see http://www.mbta.com

Details where opportunity can also be performed

Web Site: http://www.rfbd.org

Miscellaneous Information

Does this opportunity serve youth in After-School programs?
	Yes
Is this opportunity available to family volunteers? (adults and children ages 12-17)?
	No
Is this opportunity a highly skilled volunteer opportunity?
	Yes
Is this opportunity available to youth ages 12-17, unaccompanied by an adult?
	No
Would this opportunity be appropriate for corporate groups?
	Yes
Please Choose an Impact Area
	Youth (Ages 6-17)

Last updated on August 3, 2009

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