April 29, 2021 — OneSight, a global nonprofit dedicated to providing vision care through charitable vision clinics and permanent vision centers, is seeking volunteer optometrists to serve at charitable clinics across the U.S.
Since its inception in 1988, OneSight has provided vision care access to more than 50 million people globally. This year, the organization shares its committed to reaching tens of thousands of individuals in need of vision care in the U.S.
“Our volunteer optometrists are a critical component of the work we do at OneSight. Without the expertise they generously provide, we wouldn’t be able to serve those who lack access to vision care throughout the U.S. and globally,” says Daniele Cangemi, OneSight’s director of programming of the Americas. “Optical professionals who engage in our programs often come to simply volunteer their time, but ultimately, leave feeling moved and energized by the life-changing gift of clear sight they were able to offer others.”
OneSight is seeking volunteer O.D.s for the following clinics:
- Chicago, IL
- New York City, NY
- Tohono-Yaqui, AZ
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Kansas City, MO
- Kern County, CA
- Washington, D.C.
- Cincinnati, OH
The volunteers will be need to take part in the prescreening stage through the completion of each patient’s comprehensive eye exam. OneSight shares that volunteer role time commitments can be tailored to meet individual needs (ranging from a few hours to a full day or more).
“I’ve been volunteering with OneSight for the past 14 years as an optometrist and my experience has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life,” says Pam Brown, O.D., of Detroit, MI. “The ability to help bring clearer vision to those in need, some who have never had vision care, is not only heartwarming, but truly fulfilling. OneSight is a tremendous organization with a mission that is critical to people everywhere.”
To learn more about volunteering at a OneSight U.S. vision clinic, engaging in global opportunities, or to sign up as a volunteer: info@onesight.org.
For more information on the organization's initiatives for 2021, view EB's recent livestream with K-T Overbey, OneSight president and executive director.