Answer a call as a Be My Eyes volunteer
A friend has invited you to do this with them.
A blind or partially sighted person points their phone camera at something and you tell them what you see, live, from wherever you are. The app also has an AI that describes photos, and the volunteer calls cover what it cannot.
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Someone who has done it
Chieko Asakawa built the AI suitcase in our story. She has no connection with Be My Eyes.
How to start
- Download the free Be My Eyes app and choose the sighted volunteer option.
- Allow the camera, microphone and notifications, and pick your language.
- Stay logged in: calls come only during your daytime hours (8am to 9pm), from people who speak your language. Volunteers must be 17 or over.
Where to go
We opened this link on 18 October 2026 and found it to be what we say. Dates, places and prices are on the official page, where they stay up to date.
Plan this
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