Volunteering at RFB&D

"Without being able to read, life even today can be very limiting. Thus, spending even a few hours a week helping others to learn and accomplish more in life is definitely worth it." - Lily Rosa, Studio Volunteer

RFB&D would not be possible without the support of its volunteers, which help with audio textbook production, development, and the educational outreach program.

All volunteers begin by attending a Learning Through Listening® Hour, held regularly at the Texas studio conference room. Please visit our Join Us for a Tour page to view the next tour dates. Our Studio Director, Justin Czimskey, is available to speak to groups about our volunteer opportunities. He also attends volunteer fairs and corporate recruiting events. If you are interested in such a visit, please e-mail Justin at jczimskey@rfbd.org.

Studio Volunteers

Volunteering can be a very rewarding endeavor, and the Southwest Region currently has over 275 regular studio volunteers.

Currently, the number one need in the studio is for post-production/quality control volunteers. On-site training is provided for this task.

Volunteers perform every step in the audio production process-from setting up textbooks to operating recording equipment to reading and to quality control checking. If you have any areas of expertise, knowledge or study, we are particularly searching for 'specialty' readers, reading in subject areas that could include foreign languages, calculus, chemistry, law, and medicine. We are currently looking for math and elementary math readers.

New Math Summit Google Group for Studio Math Readers

Members can view and start discussion threads on math reading conventions, particular math problems and other related math events in our studio. Members can upload and have access to files and other resources in this group.

Once approved a math reader can sign up for this group at : http://groups.google.com/group/rfbd-austin-math

View the studio volunteer schedule

Studio Volunteer Archived Tips

Volunteer Handbook (Word Version)

Ambassadors Council

Outreach Committees

Outreach Ambassadors help with our Educational Outreach program by passing out information to schools. Ambassadors are needed in each region across the state. Contact the coordinator in your area for more information.

Development Committee

Development volunteers help with special events and fundraising. If you would like to become a development volunteer, please contact Linda at lnichols@rfbd.org.

Public Relations Committee

Public Relations Committee members help with increasing awareness, media relations, and RFB&D's online presence. Please contact Jenny at jfalke@rfbd.org.