Volunteer with ABL

Build Skills. Create Access. Change Lives.

At Above and Beyond Labs (ABL), volunteers don’t just help—we build, test, teach, and advocate alongside the blind community. Whether you’re passionate about accessibility, technology, storytelling, fabrication, or nonprofit development, your skills can help expand opportunity and independence for blind and low-vision people.

We believe access is created by people, and volunteers are a critical part of that work.

Why Volunteer with ABL?

  • Work alongside blind leaders, makers, and accessibility professionals
  • Contribute to real-world projects with measurable impact
  • Gain experience in accessibility, inclusive design, and nonprofit innovation
  • Support a mission grounded in confidence, competence, and independence

Volunteer Opportunities

Social Media & Communications

Help amplify ABL’s mission and reach new audiences through clear, engaging, and accessible communications.

Ways to contribute:

  • Create accessible social media posts and campaigns
  • Write updates, articles, and announcements
  • Collaborate on messaging strategies that tell ABL’s story with authenticity and impact

Great fit if you enjoy: storytelling, writing, accessibility-aware content creation, and digital engagement.

3D Printing & Design (MakerSpace Support)

Support ABL’s MakerSpace initiatives by helping develop accessible tools, learning materials, and adaptive products for blind users.

Ways to contribute:

  • Design and print tactile models, games, and learning tools
  • Experiment with accessible fabrication techniques
  • Collaborate on open-source projects and product testing

Great fit if you enjoy: 3D printing, CAD, prototyping, hands-on problem solving, and inclusive design.

Blind Access Blog

Contribute to the Blind Access Blog, ABL’s platform for accessibility insights, lived experience, and innovation.

Ways to contribute:

  • Write or edit posts about technology, accessibility, and blindness
  • Conduct interviews, reviews, and research
  • Help curate, format, and publish new content

Great fit if you enjoy: writing, editing, research, accessibility advocacy, or sharing lived experience.

Grant Writing & Development

Help fuel ABL’s growth by supporting funding and sustainability efforts.

Ways to contribute:

  • Research grants, foundations, and sponsorship opportunities
  • Assist with proposals, impact storytelling, and documentation
  • Collaborate directly with leadership on new initiatives

Great fit if you enjoy: research, writing, nonprofit strategy, and mission-driven development work.

Fundraising & Community Engagement

Help connect ABL with donors, partners, and the broader community.

Ways to contribute:

  • Organize events and digital fundraisers
  • Build relationships with community partners
  • Support donor outreach, recognition, and engagement

Great fit if you enjoy: relationship building, event planning, outreach, and community organizing.

More Ways to Contribute

We also welcome volunteers interested in:

  • Accessibility testing and evaluation
  • Content creation and editing
  • Workshop and training facilitation
  • Administrative and technical support

If you have a skill and a desire to contribute, we want to hear from you.

Ready to Volunteer?

Your time, skills, and lived experience matter.

Get involved today and help us train confidence, build freedom, and expand access for the blind community.