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Job Description

Position Description

Vision Mates provide regular, one-to-one assistance and companionship for a person who is blind or partially sighted. Matches are made with someone who lives close to your home, school or work. You visit once a week for a couple of hours to assist with tasks like reading, errands (like groceries and shopping), going for walks, and socializing.

Benefit of position
  • 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, but there is no maximum time for a match to continue – ideally, it will continue for years to come.
Qualities, Skills and Training
  • Trustworthy, patient, empathetic and friendly
  • Must be reliable, patient, responsible, friendly, organized and able to work with minimal supervision
  • Excellent communication skills
  • A thorough background check through Sterling Backcheck, at no cost to you
  • Must be 18 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.
Position Commitment
Long Term

Company Description

Founded in 1918, the CNIB Foundation is a non-profit organization driven to change what it is to be blind today. We deliver innovative programs and powerful advocacy that empower people impacted by blindness to live their dreams and tear down barriers to inclusion. Our work as a blind foundation is powered by a network of volunteers, donors and partners from coast to coast to coast. Our mission is to change what it is to be blind through innovative programs and powerful advocacy that enable Canadians impacted by blindness to live the lives they choose.
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