BLIND PROFESSIONALS NETWORK (BPN) Volunteer Opportunities: Invest in Your Career While Empowering Your Community

At Blind Professionals Network (BPN), we believe that volunteering is more than just “giving back.” It is a strategic professional investment. By joining our team, you gain hands-on experience in a supportive, accessible environment that understands your unique perspective.

Join the BPN Team

We invite you to join us if you are:

• ACTIVE JOB SEEKERS: Don’t let your resume go stagnant while you search for your next role. Keep your skills sharp, stay engaged with current industry trends, and fill employment gaps with high-level professional contributions that show recruiters you are ready to hit the ground running.
• ADAPTING TO NEW VISION LOSS: Gain confidence and hands-on experience using assistive technology in a professional setting. We provide a supportive space to prove—to yourself and future employers—that your professional capability remains unchanged.
• RE-ENTERING THE WORKPLACE: If you have been out of the workforce for an extended period, BPN offers the perfect bridge. Refresh your resume with current, high-level experience and demonstrate your readiness for the modern professional landscape.
• EXPLORING CAREER PIVOTS: Unsure how your existing skills translate to a new field? Use BPN as a “career lab” to apply your expertise to different roles and see firsthand how your experience transfers across industries.
• DRIVEN BY THE BPN MISSION: For those who are established in their careers and want to pay it forward, use your skills to dismantle barriers and empower the next generation of blind and visually impaired (BVI) professionals.

THE BPN ADVANTAGE

• VALIDATED EXPERIENCE: Earn a title and professional references that carry weight with hiring managers and recruiters.
• SKILL TRANSLATION: Identify and refine your transferable skills in a collaborative, accessible environment.
• ELITE NETWORKING: Connect with successful BVI leaders who understand your journey and can offer strategic career guidance.

CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPENINGS

Note: All BPN positions are remote, please click the interested role to view full description)

LEADERSHIP & STRATEGY

• Program Director: Oversee the strategic growth and execution of all BPN initiatives.
• Fundraising Manager: Lead our efforts to secure the resources that keep BPN free for all.
• Events Manager: Architect our major virtual and in-person professional gatherings.
• Mentoring Manager: Facilitate the connections that spark career growth.
• Employment Services Manager: Shape the future of BPN’s career readiness offerings.

SPECIALIZED SUPPORT & TRAINING

• AT Training Specialist: Help others master the tools of independence.
• Tech Support Specialist: Keep our digital infrastructure running smoothly and accessible.
• Grant Writing Specialist: Craft the narratives that win critical funding.
• Employment Services Specialist: Work 1-on-1 with members on their career goals.
• Program Support Specialist: Dive deep into one program or support multiple initiatives as a “float” specialist.

COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH

• Marketing and Communications Specialist: Manage our brand voice and public presence.
• Social Media Specialist: Build our community across multiple social media platforms.
• Community Outreach Specialist: Forge connections with BVI individuals, organizations, and employers.
• Member Liaison Specialist: Act as the primary bridge between BPN and our members.
• Membership Specialist: Act as the welcoming face of BPN and conduct member check-ins.

COORDINATION & ENGAGEMENT

• Executive Administrative Assistant: Support leadership with high-level organization.
• Volunteer Coordinator: Help us grow our team by managing recruitment, orientation, and volunteer engagement.
• Workshop Coordinator: Plan and execute BPN Professional development Sessions.
• Networking Mixer Coordinator: Create the spaces where our members connect.
• Event Support Specialist: Provide essential logistics for virtual and in-person events.
• Fundraising Specialist: Drive sustainability by assisting in donor campaigns and sponsor identification.

READY TO START YOUR NEXT CHAPTER?

Join us in building a world where blindness is never a barrier to professional excellence. Your skills are needed, and your growth is our priority.

How to Appy for a BPN Volunteer Position

If you have reviewed the position descriptions and identified a role that aligns with your expertise and career goals, please follow these steps to begin the onboarding process:

1. Submit Your Credentials: Send your resume and a letter of interest to Training@BlindProNet.org. In your letter, please detail your relevant professional experience and your specific motivation for joining the Blind Professionals Network Team.
2. Complete the Interest Form: After submitting your email, finalize your application by completing the BPN Volunteer Interest form.