Agency Details:

Benetech combines the power of the human mind with a deep passion for social improvement, creating new technology solutions that serve humanity.
Our programs positively impact the lives of thousands of individuals and families, every single day.

Description:
Bookshare.org is an online library of more than 39,000 accessible books for people who are blind or have other print disabilities. But the collection is far from complete. Our members have a deep passion for reading. Given that less than 5% of the world's books are available in accessible formats, the need for Bookshare.org is great. Through an amazing virtual system our community of volunteers helps bridge the gap, book by book.

You can help us by:

Scanning new books and submitting them electronically to grow our collection,
Proofreading the digital files of books that have already been scanned in order to improve quality,
Verifying book information, synopses, and categories to make it quicker and easier for members to locate the books they want to read.
Write reviews of books to help our members match books with their interests.

Contact person: Scott Rains, Volunteer Coordinator, (email)

Address:

480 S. California Avenue, Suite 201 Palo Alto, CA 95051 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.benetech.org

Miscellaneous Information

Besides English, which languages are spoken at your agency?
	French, Hindi, Mandarin, Spanish
What is the minimum age for volunteers at your agency?
	15
Is your agency wheelchair accessible?
	Yes
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 10?
	Yes
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 20?
	Yes

Last updated on May 26, 2010