Volunteer With Us

By volunteering, you’ll make it possible for more blind and visually impaired members of your community to go hiking, ride a bicycle, play goalball and so much more. Please help us provide visually impaired people in the Washington area with opportunities to live healthy and active lives! Register as a volunteer today!

Got more questions? Read a short FAQ below!

Sixteen MWABA members stand in front of some massive columns at the National Arboretum.
A group of us enjoyed a guided tour of the National Arboretum with expert naturalist Kevin Conrad last June.

Do I need to commit to a regular schedule?

No, we do not require an ongoing commitment from our volunteers. You can volunteer at our events as frequently or infrequently as you like. But we’re confident that you’ll want to make it a regular habit after you see how rewarding it can be.

What will I be doing?

That depends on the activity you express interest in. Here are a few examples: On a hike, you would help guide fellow hikers. At goalball practice, we could use your help setting up the court or serving as a line judge. On a tandem bike ride, you would learn to ride as a “captain” on the tandem’s front seat, with a visually impaired partner riding as the “stoker” in the back seat. You can learn more about our activities here.

Do I need any previous experience?

Nope! We’ll provide any training, if applicable.

Where do I sign up?

Register as a volunteer here!