Position Activity
Friendly Visitor
Suitability:
Must be 19 or older
Hours Per Week
2
Opportunity Location
London, St. Thomas, Chatham
Time Commitment:
6 months to a year
Description:
The CNIB is short for Canadian National Institute for The Blind. 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.
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, by becoming a Vision Mate today.
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.
Vision Mates do not drive, cook, clean, provide personal care, do home repairs, give advice, provide counseling, or do heavy lifting.
If you are interested in this position, apply to join our team today!
Skills Preferred
· 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
· 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 if problems arise.