Vision Mate

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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.

• 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 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.