Volunteer Gardener
The Council is looking for help this spring, summer, and fall with maintaining our small garden and flower beds.
Career & Volunteer Opportunities
Join our team of talented, passionate professionals
Current Job Openings
We currently have no open staff positions.
Administrative Assistant
Are you a compassionate people person looking for an opportunity to join a mission-driven organization committed to transforming lives and eliminating systemic barriers? The Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired is currently seeking an administrative assistant to serve as one of the first faces our clients meet when coming to the Council.
Position Summary
This part-time position involves greeting visitors, handling incoming calls, assisting clients, and supporting our mission. The position is based at the Council’s Madison office at 754 Williamson St, Madison, WI 53703. The schedule is 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM on Wednesdays and Fridays (with a 30-minute lunch break). Occasional staff meetings (often on Mondays) and events may occur outside these hours.
Volunteer with Us
Do you enjoy offering your time to help support a great cause? From time to time the Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired looks to volunteers to help assist with special projects. Email Volunteer@WCBlind.org for more information.
Inclusivity
As people who are blind or visually impaired, we understand the experiences of being part of a minority group that at times faces adversity or discrimination. Therefore, we are committed to actively seeking and welcoming diverse people, experiences and perspectives and to foster inclusivity. Practicing inclusivity creates opportunities for greater innovation, sustainability and mission-focused, responsive and person-centered programs and services.
uncompromising respect
We uphold the dignity and worth of all individuals and groups in how we treat each other, even in times of disagreement or conflict. We acknowledge and affirm all people traveling with us on this life journey of blindness or visual impairment, including those facing rapidly changing vision. We recognize that each individual and family must take their own path on this journey in an atmosphere of genuine support and compassion, allowing for constructive feedback, growth-centered risk-taking and creativity.
Integrity
We practice unfailing integrity in all individual and organizational actions to steward the Council’s precious human, financial and capital resources. Our goal is to say what we do and do what we say, both within the organization and outside of it, which we exemplify by the highest standards of ethics, honesty and trustworthiness as we live our mission.
