Be the Light: Volunteer with the Community of the Blind

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Every day, millions of people navigate a world they cannot see. For them, simple tasks—crossing a street, reading a letter, or finding a familiar face—can be filled with uncertainty.

Did you know?

• Over 2 billion people worldwide have a vision impairment or blindness.
• In the U.S. alone, more than 7 million adults are blind or have serious difficulty seeing—even with glasses.
• Connecticut has several thousand residents who are blind and an agency to assist them.
• And yet, many live in silence and isolation, simply because they don’t have someone to walk beside them.

That someone could be you.

Volunteering with the blind isn’t just about helping—it’s about connecting. It’s about being a steady hand, a warm voice, and a reminder that they are not alone.

Why volunteer?

• Because your time can restore someone’s independence.
• Because your kindness can replace fear with confidence.
• Because your presence can turn a dark moment into one filled with light.

You don’t need experience—just empathy, patience, and a heart that’s open.

You’ll change a life. And it might just be your own.

👉 Step into someone’s world. Help them see the beauty in it—with you by their side.