Canadian National Institute for the Blind | Institut national canadien pour les aveugles

DESCRIPTION
CNIB passionately provides 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. To do that, we work with people of all ages in their own homes and communities, providing the services and support they need to rediscover their independence. Vision Mates provide sighted assistance to a person who is blind or partially sighted and are carefully matched with that person based on mutual interests. Activities may include reading, shopping, recreation assistance, community access, going for walks and social visiting. Vision Mates volunteer in their own neighbourhood, on days and times that are convenient for them (including evenings and weekends).
Skills and requirements

Vision Mates must be reliable, patient, responsible and friendly. Before you are placed as a Vision Mate, you will have to undergo a background check, including a police vulnerable sector check, supply positive references,

Is there a minimum age? : 0
Ideal for :

TIME DETAILS
Duration :
Start and end date : 2015-06-23 / 0000-00-00
Time commitment :
Time details : 2 hours/week

LOCATION AND ACCESSIBILITY :
TRAINING : All new volunteers will receive an orientation to CNIB, orientation to the Vision Mate program, training in the Sighted Guide technique, and additional training will be provided as needed.

DESCRIPTION EN FRANÇAIS

Habiletés et exigences

Y a-t-il un age obligatoire? 0
Idéal pour :

TEMPS
Durée :
Date de début et de fin : 2015-06-23 / 0000-00-00
Disponibilité obligatoire :
Détails :

LIEU DU TRAVAIL ET ACCESSIBILITÉ :
FORMATION :

LEADER : Kristy Tapper

REQUEST MADE BY | DEMANDE FAITE PAR :
Kristy Tapper : Coordinator, Volunteer Services |
22 Church Street Moncton, NB E1C 0P7
kristy.tapper@cnib.ca 506-857-4240