The Vision Mate program matches people who are blind or partially sighted with sighted volunteers who provide companionship and one-on-one assistance with everyday tasks and activities. Vision Mate volunteers can assist individuals with running errands, going for walks, labelling, and organizing household items, reading, or fun outings and recreational activities.

Matches are made with someone who lives close to your home, school or work. Visits are typically two hours a week in the person’s home or another suitable place at a mutually convenient time. We aim to match people for a minimum of six months, though there is no maximum time for a match to continue. Ideally, it will continue for years to come, as the Vision Mate relationship often transitions to friendship.

We are looking for volunteers with the following skills and attributes:

• Trustworthy, patient, empathetic and friendly

• Reliable, organized, and able to work with minimal supervision.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

CNIB provides orientation about our organization, the people we help, vision loss, as well as training specific to the position. A clear Police Record Check and two reference checks are required. Must be 18 or older.

If you are interested in applying to be a Vision Mate volunteer, please fill out the Volunteer Application Form here: https://cnib.tfaforms.net/504708...

and specify Vision Mate under Name of Specific Position.