Be a sighted helper on Be My Eyes
Answer short video calls from blind and low-vision users who need quick visual help — reading a label, checking an expiration date, navigating a new space.
Why we picked this
Calls average two to five minutes and come through your phone like a regular notification — it's one of the few ways to help someone right now, from wherever you are.
Be My Eyes connects blind and low-vision users with sighted volunteers through live video calls. When a user needs visual assistance — reading a prescription bottle, identifying which bus just pulled up, figuring out if the milk is still good — they open the app and a notification goes out to available volunteers. The first person to answer takes the call. Most calls wrap up in two to five minutes.
There’s no training required and no schedule to keep. You download the free Be My Eyes app, create a volunteer account, and calls come in whenever you’re available and the app is open. The volume of calls you receive depends on how many users are active in your language and time zone, but the platform has millions of registered users globally so demand is real. You can mute or pause notifications whenever you’re unavailable.
This works well for Denver residents who want to help but have unpredictable schedules. Download the Be My Eyes app on iOS or Android and create your volunteer profile at bemyeyes.com — the whole setup takes about five minutes.