2019 Sighted/Human Guide Training

PineCone, the NC Museum of Natural Sciences and Raleigh Little Theatre are seeking volunteers to serve as sighted guides at various events throughout the year for people who are blind or low vision. Three upcoming opportunities to serve as a sighted guide include BugFest and Groove in the Garden, both on Saturday, September 21,  and the World of Bluegrass sponsored by Chiesi, Tuesday - Saturday,  September 24-28.  No experience is necessary, however, training is required. We are offering three training opportunities for those interested in acting as a sighted guide. Please join us at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh on Thursday, Augsut 22 from 5:00 -7:00 p.m. The training will be held on fourth floor of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in the Nature Exploration Center, Explore on 4 Room.  Two other training are being offered on Thursday, Septembr 5 & Sunday, September 8 at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts. Use this link for more information or to register for one of the alternate dates.  Perks for volunteering with Bugfest include a volunteer t-shirt and priority parking. Perks for volunteering with Groove in the Garden include a vounteer t-shirt and entry into Groove in the Garden. Perks for volunteering at the World of Bluegrass sponsored by Chiesi include Bluegrass Ramble showcase admission, volunteer t-shirt, free parking and more. For more info, contact Jamie Katz Court or Courtney Wheeler or call them at 919-664-8333.