AGENCY INFORMATION
Organization name: CNIB
First name of person making the request: Debbie
Last name of person making the request: Jeffery
Position: Foundation
Program Lead, Recreation & Volunteer Engagement
Responsable de programme, loisirs et bénévolat
Address: 525 Main Street
City: Moncton
Province : New Brunswick
Postal Code : E1C 1C4
Email : debbie.jeffery@cnib.ca
Phone: 506 857-4240 ext. 5611
Website : cnib.ca
VOLUNTEER POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position title: Vision Mate for coffee and errands together.
Number of volunteer required: 3
Type of work: Friendly help
Description : For some Canadians who are blind or partially sighted, going for a coffee or running errands can involve some unique challenges.
During this unprecedented time, one of the easiest things we can do is reach out to each other to engage in friendly conversation and offer support.
Through the Vision Mate program, CNIB engages engages volunteers to connect with participants at least once a week.
It can be difficult for people with sight loss to always feel connected with the community. If you’re willing to help, we’d love to hear from you. Together, we’ll ensure our community stays connected.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Skills: The Vision Mate program gives volunteers an opportunity to engage in friendly conversations with people who are blind or partially sighted.
Volunteers will be screened, and you’ll have an opportunity to ask questions before you’re connected with someone with sight loss. The next step is for you and the person with sight loss to be introduced by phone or online. We will provide you with a handy conversation guide to help you get started.
Requirements: For this position, we are looking for someone who is friendly, reliable, conscientious, sociable and interested and available to complete an orientation and training to CNIB.
Adequate for youth (13-17) : no
Fully accessible workplace
What language the opportunity is : English
Ideal for: Adults
Location: Moncton
Leader : Debbie Jeffery
Duration: On going
Start date: anytime
End date: 6 months or longer
Commitment : on-going
Time detail : 2 hours each week
Training: Yes
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FRANCAIS
RENSEIGNEMENTS SUR L’AGENCE
Nom de l’organisation : CNIB
Prénom de la personne faisant la demande : Debbie
Nom de famille de la personne faisant la demande : Jeffery
Poste de la personne faisant la demande : Position: Foundation
Program Lead, Recreation & Volunteer Engagement
Responsable de programme, loisirs et bénévolat
Adresse : 525 Main Street
Ville : Moncton
Province : New Brunswick
Postal Code : E1C 1C4
Email : debbie.jeffery@cnib.ca
Téléphone : 506 857-4240 ext. 5611
Website : cnib.ca
DESCRIPTION DU POSTE
Titre du poste : Vision Mate for coffee and errands together.
Nombre de bénévoles requis : 3
Type de travail : Aide amicale
Description : For some Canadians who are blind or partially sighted, going for a coffee or running errands can involve some unique challenges.
During this unprecedented time, one of the easiest things we can do is reach out to each other to engage in friendly conversation and offer support.
Through the Vision Mate program, CNIB engages engages volunteers to connect with participants at least once a week.
It can be difficult for people with sight loss to always feel connected with the community. If you’re willing to help, we’d love to hear from you. Together, we’ll ensure our community stays connected.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Habilités : The Vision Mate program gives volunteers an opportunity to engage in friendly conversations with people who are blind or partially sighted.
Volunteers will be screened, and you’ll have an opportunity to ask questions before you’re connected with someone with sight loss. The next step is for you and the person with sight loss to be introduced by phone or online. We will provide you with a handy conversation guide to help you get started.
Qualités requises : For this position, we are looking for someone who is friendly, reliable, conscientious, sociable and interested and available to complete an orientation and training to CNIB.
Convient-il aux jeunes (13-17) : no
Lieu de travail entièrement accessible
Langue du poste : English
Idéal pour : dultes
Emplacement : Moncton
Leader : Debbie Jeffery
Durée : En continue
Date du début : anytime
Date de la fin : 6 months or longer
Commitment | Engagement : on-going
Détail de l’heure : 2 hours each week
Formation dispensée : Yes