CNIB Vision Mate

2 hours / weekly

We ask for a minimum 6 month commitment

The Vision Mate program matches people who are blind or partially sighted with sighted volunteers who provide companionship and one-on-one assistance with everyday tasks and errands. Activities you and your match do together are based on your needs and interests! Vision Mate volunteers can assist individuals with various activities, including errands, going for walks, labelling and organizing household items, reading, or fun outings and recreational activities. 

Matches are made with someone who lives close to your home, school or work. Visits are typically one or two hours a week in the person’s home or another suitable place at a mutually convenient time. 

Over time, the vision mate relationship often transitions to friendship. That’s why age, gender, interests, and travel distance play a role in making the match. We aim to match people for a minimum of six months, though there is no maximum time for a match to continue – ideally, it will continue for years to come.

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Additional Details & Skills Required

CNIB provides orientation about CNIB, the people we help, vision loss, and volunteering at CNIB, as well as training specific to the position

Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?

Make a difference for people who are blind or partially sighted; provide sighted assistance and companionship to a person in your community who is blind or partially sighted.
Develop or use experience and skills in client service.
Be part of a dedicated and passionate staff and volunteer team working to further CNIB’s mission.
Reference or confirmation of hours upon request. We ask for a minimum 6 month commitment to the program

Activities involved

Community Outreach Social Work

Skills required

Visiting

Requirements:

Interview
Other
Police Check
References

Also required for this position: Must be 18 or older

Flexible in schedule