Meet our volunteers. See what they enjoy the most about their service!
Mahamane Abarry
As a student majoring in Finance and Healthcare Management, Mahamane Abarry described his internship in the Lighthouse Guild Finance Department as “a perfect fit.” What’s…
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Mary Betancourt
Many Lighthouse Guild volunteers demonstrate a long-term commitment to serve, but few can top Mary Betancourt’s five decades of service. Although Mary has worked with…
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Herbert Biern
Lighthouse Guild volunteer Herbert Biern is a successful lawyer who has practiced in New York and Washington, DC—and given back to his communities along the…
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Lois Tyson Campbell
For 16 years, volunteer Lois Tyson Campbell has supported Lighthouse Guild’s mission to provide people who are visually impaired with the tools and services they…
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Jailine Carrion
“It was most definitely my grandmother’s unsuccessful cataract surgery that led me to volunteer at Lighthouse Guild,” said Jailine Carrion. Jailine was visiting her grandmother…
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Joseph Cohen
Lighthouse Guild is known for attracting and retaining committed volunteers, and Joseph Cohen is a prime example. For more than three decades, Joe has been…
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José Cruz
In 2018, Lighthouse Guild volunteer José Cruz received a Volunteer of the Year Award from New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio—recognition that is richly…
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Terry Frankenberger
Lighthouse Guild volunteers are often the best recruiters of other volunteers, and this was the case for Terry Frankenberger. Several years ago when Terry worked…
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Mark Gross
As a child, Lighthouse Guild showed Mark Gross the way to a full and independent life. Now, 18 years later, Mark is paying it forward…
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Jennifer Heinrich
One of the hallmarks of Lighthouse Guild is its commitment to connecting the right people, partners, and programs. Sharing that commitment is Jennifer Heinrich, who…
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Stephanie Infante
Adjusting to a recent vision loss can be challenging. Lighthouse Guild’s Vision Rehabilitation team provides resources and techniques to ease this transition. As a mental…
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Dawn LaSpisa
When Dawn LaSpisa became a Special Events Project Assistant intern in February 2020, she was excited about working with Lighthouse Guild clients and volunteers. She…
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Michael Melzer
Michael Melzer is a retired businessman and a super volunteer! He always had a desire to volunteer with Lighthouse Guild and feels fortunate that his…
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Sandra Prosnitz
“One of the best things about working with Lighthouse Guild is meeting so many interesting people I would never have otherwise met. Getting to know…
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Kurt Axl Santiago
A student at the State University of New York, Kurt Axl Santiago is pursuing a BS degree in Health & Society. When looking for experience…
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Nancy Senzon
For more than a decade, Nancy has lead a weekly “Spanglish Group” under the auspices of GuildCare, Lighthouse Guild’s Adult Day Health Care program. Nancy…
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Carole Wagner
Following her retirement, Carole Wagner was looking for structure in her day and a way to make new personal connections. She read about various volunteering…
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Carolyn Zonino
Marketing and sales executive Carolyn Zonino has put her professional experience to good use in various capacities as a Lighthouse Guild volunteer. Over the past…
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I’ve volunteered with a variety of organizations, and my work with Lighthouse Guild is by far the most personally meaningful. The work is so rewarding because you have immediate feedback on the benefits of the services you’re providing. I find it to be a wonderful—almost selfish—experience.
Joseph Cohen, Volunteer
Each year Lighthouse Guild pays tribute to our dedicated volunteers to recognize their outstanding contributions to our organization.
National Volunteer Week 2023
April 2023 we will recognize our community of Lighthouse Guild volunteers with daily volunteer spotlights to celebrate all their gifts of time and talent — whether in direct service, providing administrative support or on the board of directors or advisory committees. Thank you for your service to Lighthouse Guild!
Volunteer Recognition Awards Ceremony
On June 6, 2023, we will celebrate the volunteers who serve Lighthouse Guild.
Join our Mission
Lighthouse Guild is dedicated to providing exceptional services that inspire people who are visually impaired to attain their goals.
