CNIB (CNIB Vision Mate Program)

Organization Name: CNIB
Opportunity Title: CNIB Vision Mate Program
Category: Social and Community Service
Commitment: 6 months to 1 year
Start Date: June 9, 2023
End Date: June 1, 2099

Email: nicole.cartmill@cnib.ca
Website: https://www.cnib.ca/
Details:

• Background/police check required
• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55
• Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and over
• Family-oriented volunteering
• Training or orientation required

Opportunity 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.