Vision Mate
(Vision Loss Rehab Ontario, Bruce / Dufferin / Grey District - Mailing address)
Position ID: V-GRE0051
Last Modified: 21 Mar 2019
Last Full Update: 21 Mar 2019
Opportunity Details: Vision Mate
| Contact | Program Lead, Peer & Home-based Support, CNIB; Phone: (Business) 1-888-275-5332 ext 5304; Email: cathie.mason@cnib.ca |
| Duties | Provide one-on-one sighted assistance and companionship for a person who is blind or partially sighted through regular visits. Activities are determined by client need and mutually agreed upon like reading, organizing, walking, assisting with errands or outings, support at groups and friendly visiting. |
| More Info Link | www.cnib.ca |
| Benefits | You can 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. You will develop or use experience and skills in client service while being part of a dedicated and passionate staff and volunteer team working to further CNIB’s mission. |
| Clients | Those who are blind or partially sighted |
| Ages | 19 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| Areas of Interest | Behavioural and Developmental Support Services ; Friend / Penpal ; Social Interaction ; Special Needs / Differently Abled |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Creativity ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; General Computer Skills ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Writing & Editing ; Trustworthy, patient, empathetic and friendly. Reliable, organized and able to work with minimal supervision. Excellent communication skills and strong English skills or willing to be matched with a client who speaks your native language |
| Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term (More than 1 year) ; Minimum six month commitment length |
| Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group ; supporting someone with descriptive instruction at groups and and activities |
| Minimum Hours | 2 / Month |
| Dates and Times | Time and dates are organized by client and volunteer |
| Accessibility | Unknown - Depending on where client and volunteer have meeting |
| Location | Within clients home or public locations |
| Number of Positions | Bruce County: 10 individual(s) ; Grey County: 10 individual(s) 20 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training is required ; Training on the job ; Training on-going ; Orientation about CNIB, the people we help, vision loss, and your role as a volunteer. Training specific to the position, including: working as a Vision Mate and sighted guide review. |
| Transportation | Near public transit ; Volunteers are responsible for own transportation |
| Cost | Police check is free to volunteers within vulnerable sectors. Please check with your local police department. |
| Police Check | Required |
| Referrals | 4 |
Agency Details: Vision Loss Rehab Ontario, Bruce / Dufferin / Grey District - Mailing address
| Office Phone | 1-844-887-8572, Toll Free Customer Service |
| Fax | 519-685-8419 |
| info@vlrehab.ca | |
| Website | visionlossrehab.ca |
| Address & Map | Owen Sound, ON Canada |
| Mailing Address | c/o Vision Loss Rehabiliation Ontario London, ON Canada N6C 2R6 |