Requirements

• Trustworthy, patient, empathetic and friendly.

• Must be reliable, patient, responsible, friendly, oganized and able to work with minimal supervision.

• Excellent communication skills.

• A thorough background check including a Clear Police Record Check and a Vulnerable Sector Check.

• Must be 19 or older.

• We ask for a six-month commitment to the program.

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

• Training specific to the position, including: working as a Vision Mate and what to do when problems arise.

• The volunteer is expected to work a minimum of 2 hours a week.

About the organization

CNIB is a registered charity, passionately providing community-based support, knowledge and a national voice to ensure Canadians who are blind or partially sighted have the confidence, skills and opportunities to fully participate in life.

Impact

• 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, after 3 months’ successful participation as a volunteer.