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.

Application

*First and Last Name:
*Email:
Name of College, Graduate School, or High School:
Year That You Will Graduate From Current School:
Age:
Address:
*City:
State:
*Country:
Phone:
How many hours per week can you commit to Unite For Sight activities?
Where did you hear about Unite For Sight?
Essay Questions

(please be thorough, but succinct. Recommended range of 1-3 paragraphs for each question)

1. Why would you like to start a new chapter of Unite For Sight?
2. Discuss your leadership experience, initiative, and ability to start new programs.
3. Please watch Unite For Sight's 13-Minute Ghana Film. Please discuss how this film has influenced your interest in becoming involved with Unite For Sight.
4. How will you create excitement and interest in your community about Unite For Sight?
Declaration
  • By typing my name below, I certify that all information in my application is complete, factually true, honestly presented, and my own work.
  • I understand that I will not receive any monetary compensation for starting a chapter of Unite For Sight.
  • I understand that I will be required to comply with Unite For Sight requirements in order to establish a chapter of Unite For Sight.
I have read and accept the above declarations.
Type Name (Signature):
Type Date:
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Volunteer Locally

“
I must say that Unite For Sight volunteers have come to give hope to the people of Tamale and Northern Region, and all of us appreciate the wonderful work these volunteers are doing for these poor and vulnerable people who otherwise would not have access to quality eye care services.
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—Dr. Seth Wanye, Ophthalmologist, Eye Clinic of Tamale Teaching Hospital, Ghana; Unite For Sight Partner