Internships
Discover Your Path with Us
Whether you are an undergraduate ready to dive into hands-on experience, a graduate student looking to sharpen your specialized expertise, or an aspiring professional launching into a new field, your career journey starts here!
At The Carroll Center for the Blind, we offer dynamic internship opportunities designed to fuel your passion and elevate your professional endeavors. By engaging with us, you will work side-by-side with our seasoned professionals, gaining invaluable, firsthand experience from industry experts who are dedicated to your growth. Beyond our structured internship tracks, we are thrilled to welcome community members through immersive observing experiences and impactful volunteer roles. No matter your background or career stage, we are excited to support you in your career journey and endeavors—join us in creating meaningful change and finding your perfect fit today!
Internships for Graduate Students in a Vision Studies Program
- Teacher of the Visually Impaired
- Orientation and Mobility
- Vision Rehabilitation Therapist
Prerequisites:
- Currently enrolled in a graduate or Vision Studies Program in one or more of the above areas.
If you would like to learn more about the Carroll Interns Program, please visit carroll.org/careers/carroll-interns
If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the inquiry form (linked below). Should you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please email hr@carroll.org, and we will be happy to assist you.
Internships for Undergraduate and Graduate College Students
- Marketing Internship
- Development Internship
- Human Resources Internship
If you would like to learn more about these internships, please email hr@carroll.org.
If you are interested in applying for these positions, please complete the inquiry form (linked below). Should you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please email hr@carroll.org, and we will be happy to assist you.
College Career Center Partnerships
Looking to expose your students to rewarding and high-impact careers in the vision field? We love collaborating with college career centers, faculty, and student organizations to connect emerging talent with meaningful career pathways and real-world experience.
How We Can Partner with Your Campus:
- Career Path Presentations: Engaging info sessions and presentations delivered by our experienced staff detailing career paths, required credentials, and day-to-day life as a vision professional.
- On-Campus Informational Booths: Interactive tables at your campus career fairs, networking events, or student centers to connect directly with prospective applicants.
- Student Field Opportunities: Dynamic internship placements, professional job-shadowing/observation hours, and volunteer roles designed to build real-world experience.
- Custom Opportunities: Have another idea for collaboration? We are always excited to explore additional ways to partner with your institution and support your students’ growth!
Interested in Collaborating?
Contact our team today at hr@carroll.org to discuss scheduling a presentation, hosting a booth, or setting up student placement opportunities!
Other Ways to Get Involved
Observations
If you are currently enrolled in a degree program and need to complete specific observation hours to satisfy your course requirements, we are here to help!
The Carroll Center for the Blind offers structured observation opportunities across our various departments. As an observer, you will be paired with a seasoned professional in the field, giving you the unique opportunity to be mentored by an industry expert while gaining the vital insights necessary for your academic success.
For more information and to explore observation availability, please email hr@carroll.org
Volunteering
Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back and connect with an incredible community?
At The Carroll Center for the Blind, our volunteers are a vital part of our family, generously lending their time to lend a hand in everything we do. We aim to partner with individuals who can commit to a regular weekly volunteer shift, with rewarding opportunities available in both client-facing and behind-the-scenes, non-client-facing roles. Whether you are interacting directly with the individuals we serve or supporting our daily operations, you will be making a tangible difference every single week.
For more information and to explore volunteer availability, visit carroll.org/volunteer
The Carroll Center for the Blind is a private, non-profit agency located in Newton, Massachusetts that serves persons of All Ages and All Stages of Vision Loss. We are close to Boston, Cambridge, Wellesley, Watertown, Waltham, Allston/Brighton, and on public transit routes.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The Carroll Center for the Blind (CCB) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and always fosters acceptance for everyone. We offer fair opportunities to all qualified persons in recruitment and selection, employment, compensation and benefits, professional development and training, transfers, promotions, social activities, and the use of CCB’s facilities. CCB welcomes all qualified applicants and ensures that everyone will receive equal consideration for employment and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, mental or physical disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, military, or veteran status, political or union affiliation, or any other categories protected by Federal or State law. The CCB culture embraces both the law and a work environment that is safe, positive, diverse, inclusive, and equitable. Our mission and impact shines brightly on all.
