Apply To Start A Unite For Sight Chapter - Make A Difference!
Unite For Sight's Chapter volunteers receive hands-on training in effective public health programs, and our volunteers gain skills to become new leaders in public health. Unite For Sight Chapter volunteers contribute to change on the highest level in their local community.
Unite For Sight Chapter volunteers:
- Receive community-based eye health training
- Provide visual acuity screenings in community centers
- Ensure that patients receive the highest quality of care by locally available eye doctors through professional organizations such as the American Academy of Ophthalmology and American Optometric Association
- Educate the local community about eye health and the importance of regular eye exams.
- Raise funds to provide sight-restoring surgeries for patients living in extreme poverty
Chapters can be established at universities or high schools in North America, Europe, or Australia. Complete details about starting a Unite For Sight Chapter can be seen at http://www.uniteforsight.org/start-a-chapter/chapters
First, determine if your university already has a chapter of Unite For Sight by reviewing the list at http://www.uniteforsight.org/start-a-chapter/list If you would like to join an existing chapter of Unite For Sight, contact us at volunteers@uniteforsight.org If you would like to establish a new chapter at your university or high school, submit the application below. Our staff will then send you the Coordinator Manual, schedule a phone conversation with you, and work closely with you to establish effective, high-impact programs.
