Opportunities may range anywhere from helping with lunch or dinner service, supporting client clubs, administrative type projects and more!

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Commit to at least 1 shift (1 hr minimum) a week for 4 months of service.
• Complete a background check.
• Will need to complete all required volunteer onboarding paperwork, training, & sign off on Volunteer Manual.

After completing our Volunteer Application Form, we will reach out to you to discuss next steps. Based on your responses, which will include your interests and availability, we will discuss and pair you with the most suitable volunteer opportunity or project.

Are you part of a corporate team with an interest and drive to make a difference? Come spend a day with us at The Carroll Center for the Blind!

After completing our application form, which will ask you about your availability, group size and interests, we will work with you to develop the perfect day for your team. You’re welcome to help us with any of our group volunteer opportunities or if you have a particular service day, we can discuss that too!

Opportunities to help us in our work may involve beautifying our campus, supporting events, assisting us with client activities, or sharing valuable professional knowledge with our clients and staff! We’ll also ensure your team knows their efforts are helping us make students more confident and independent! Either way, we will have a fun and inspirational day planned for your team to give back!

Thank you to the Corporate Volunteer Groups who visited the Carroll Center for the Blind campus and donated their time through various volunteer opportunities this year:

The Carroll Center hosts many fun events throughout the year and sometimes we are looking for some extra hands. By signing up for this opportunity, you will be on call when we are looking for volunteers to assist with upcoming events hosted at our campus.

Requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

Each year, the Carroll Center for the Blind hosts the Walk for Independence, an event that raises funds and awareness for the Carroll Center. This event will take place on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Mount Ida Campus of UMass Amherst in Newton, MA. There are many ways to volunteer, including registration, route cheerleaders, food station, kids’ activities, setup/breakdown, sighted guide, water station, and more!

Interested in volunteering for the Walk for Independence? Visit the Walk Volunteer web page linked below and click “Join Team”!

Questions or concerns? Please contact development@carroll.org or (617) 969-6200 ext. 236, and a member of the Carroll Center team can happily assist with any questions.

SailBlind empowers blind and visually impaired adults by introducing them to the sport of sailing, fostering confidence, independence, and community on and off the water.

Sighted Guide Volunteer: has prior sailing experience, accompany sailors on the water, offering clear verbal guidance and assistance while fostering a sense of independence and confidence. You’ll help navigate the boat, provide direction during maneuvers, and ensure that the sailor feels comfortable and engaged throughout the journey.

Onshore Volunteer: help with various tasks in helping the sailors and sighted guides prepare to go out on the water.

Requirements:

• 18 years of age or older
• SailBlind Registration Form
• CORI Background Check
• SailBlind Volunteer Manual Signature

Additional Requirements (for Sighted Guides):

• Comfort behind the helm, sailing in light to moderate winds, knowledge of basic parts of the boat, gybing/tacking, and Points of Sail
• Must be at least 18 years of age to be on a sailboat alone with sailors *if under 18, contact the SailBlind Director to see if you qualify to be a Sighted Guide “Observer”.

Perks:

• Free parking!
• For Onshore Volunteers: coordinate with a Sighted Guide to go sailing after a SailBlind Saturday session! Please note: if you plan to go sailing with a Sighted Guide, you will need to complete a CBI Guest Waiver Form using the CBI kiosk iPad station.
• For Sighted Guides: if you have been with the program 3+ years, receive a complimentary CBI Seasonal Membership

Training:

• Virtual orientation on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 7 p.m.
• In-Person orientation at Community Boating on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 9 a.m.

*During both trainings, you will learn about Community Boating’s safety procedure, blindness etiquette, how to guide someone who is visually impaired, and tips for teaching sailing to the blind.

Join our dynamic summer team and work hands-on with our incredible students (elementary through high school), gain valuable experience, and develop skills that will last a lifetime!

If you’re ready to inspire, grow, and be part of something truly impactful, we want YOU on our team! Apply today and help make this summer unforgettable for those who are striving for independence and empowerment!

We are currently confirming our summer volunteer schedule. Want to get a head start? Email our Volunteer Coordinator, Angelina Feimer (angelina.feimer@carroll.org), to join our mailing list. You’ll receive an instant notification as soon as the summer shifts are open for registration!