Thanking Our Wonderful Volunteers During National Volunteer Month and Beyond

4/25/2018

"Volunteers are our foundation. They ground us to go above and beyond at Blind Children's Learning Center. We are very appreciative to consistenly have them lending a helping hand with open hearts."
- Lesley, Volunteer Coordinator

National Volunteer Month is a special opportunity to thank selfless individuals who make every day an opportunity for children with visual impairments.

The Board of Directors, committee members, classroom interns and volunteers, and community groups provide invaluable support in all aspects of the organization.

From Blind Children's Learning Center, we thank each and every individual who gives their time empowering children who are blind and visually impaired to succeed.

Intern Kayla guides Isaiah through the playground as he develops independent navigation skills.

Celebrating our Stars

On April 20, we celebrated the significant impact that classroom volunteers and college interns make in the classrooms at Blind Children's Learning Center.

The Hollywood Nights theme made interns the stars of the evening.

Interns gain important career readiness skills while fulfilling college requirements. Some go on to work at BCLC as employees, and all improve the lives of our children.

Spectacular Special Groups

The term "strength in numbers" means a lot at Blind Children's Learning Center. When business groups and clubs in the community band toghether, they can accomplish so much for our children. Here are just some of the groups who gave their time to improve lives this year.

Anahiem Ducks Foundation enhances literacy efforts by Brailling materials for the classrooms.

Delta Gammas assist in childcare weekly and make sure special events go off without a hitch.

Eagle Scouts develop leadership while improving the campus of BCLC!

Flour employees lend a hand to Destination Independence 5k Walk participants.

Deloitte makes an impact on Impact Day! Volunteers have build storage, added shade to our playground, installed garden irrigation, and more!

Experian volunteers enrich the learning experience of children with visual impairments by brailling and assembling adaptive learning materials.

National Charity League thorughout Orange County support special events and create special bonds with children during summer camp.

Pacific Life Good Guys are loyal supporters of children with visual impairments. They give their time creating sensory learning activities and serving lunch to over 500 walkers each May.

The PIMCO Foundation intern class learns that service is part of the job by supporting our classrooms and helping us prepare for our annual graduation ceremony.

Teletrac Navman keep limited resources focused on the kids by organized mailings about our incredible children!

Local UPS employees roll up their sleeves to increase wheelchair accessibility to playground features.

Recognizing Selflessness:
OneOC Spirit of Volunteerism

Blind Children's Learning Center is thrilled to recognize five exceptional volunteers at this year's OneOC Spirit of Volunteerism Awards. See for yourself how these individuals apply compassion to making a tangible difference for children with visual impairments: