Volunteering at AINC
Reading for the blind, visually impaired, and print disabled residents of Colorado.
Reading for the blind, visually impaired, and print disabled residents of Colorado.
AINC relies on our dedicated team of volunteers to read and record print materials for publication on broadcast, podcast, and other listening platforms. For those who are blind, losing vision, or can’t read for a different reason, audio programming is a vital component of staying informed, connected, and engaged.
We will provide the training and content. Volunteer readers are trained to be the best they can be in delivering spoken content and working independently from home. Volunteer readers record and submit their episodes using Audacity and our online Volunteer Portal. Most volunteer start with one weekly program, and each recording session typically lasts 1-2 hours.
In order to keep our programming high quality and professional, and to prevent volunteer frustration, all prospective volunteers must meet the following qualifications to be considered for a program.
Materials you need:
Most volunteers start with one weekly program. (Roughly 1-2 hours per week)
The Director of Volunteer Services will have you read, record, and submit material they have prepared for you. You will be expected to follow their directions carefully in order to submit your audio audition over the internet. The volunteer coordinator will review the audition and get back to you when a program opening is available. As of March of 2020, all auditions have been virtual. Applicants can begin their audition any time after they submit their application.
Program assignments take into account a volunteer’s regular availability, and programming needs.
Our content can be heard on many platforms, including over-the-air broadcast, online podcasts and streams, on Amazon Echo’s, on a call-in service, and (in some cases), on other audio reading services around the country!
We provide training, and offer comprehensive instructions and guides online.
Upon submission of your application, you should have received a confirmation email with instructions on how to complete your virtual audition. Please check your spam inbox. If you still cannot find that email, please contact aflynn@aincolorado.org.
More questions? Call us!
303-786-7777