Vision Mate - 1-1 volunteer
| Organization Details | |
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| Organization Name: | CNIB |
| Address: | 1080 Portage Ave Winnipeg MB R3G 3M3 |
| Website: | http://cnib.ca |
| Organizational Description: | 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. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 4205 |
| Description of Duties: | 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! |
| Skills Required: | - Excellent communication skills |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | - Communication skills |
| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime , Evening , Weekend , Flexible Hours Visits are typically one or two hours a week in the person's home or another suitable place at a mutually convenient time. It is generally agreed upon by both parties so that it fits their schedules. |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? Yes |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? Yes |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | Uses a mobility device |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Supervision Training/Orientation |
| How to Apply: |
Online: cnib.tfaforms.net/5047080?tfa_35=Recruitment%20Sites |
| Closing Date: | Jan 31, 2024 |
