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Urgency: | High |
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Number of volunteers needed: | 5 |
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Minimum Age: | 19 |
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Work Location: | Would be in his/her home or other suitable environment |
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Police Check: | Required |
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Reference Check: | Required |
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Vehicle: | Not Required |
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Smoking: | Not Permitted |
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Language(s): |
English
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Sector(s): |
Health
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Work Type(s): |
Providing Services Directly to People
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Duties: | • Regularly visit a client in his/her home or other suitable environment at a mutually convenient time • Activities are determined by client need and mutually agreed upon • Approved activities are: reading, organizing, walking, assisting with errands or outings, and friendly visiting • All outings are on foot, by public transportation or taxi • Notify the client in advance if you will miss a visit; notify your supervisor if you will miss more than two in a row • When a client needs more support, service, counseling or information then you are able to give, refer them to staff • Track and report volunteer hours as directed |
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Skills Expected: | • Trustworthy • Patient, empathetic and friendly • Reliable, organized and able to work with minimal supervision • Excellent communication skills |
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Orientation: | Orientation, including: About CNIB, About the people we help, About vision loss, and About volunteering at CNIB. |
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Training: | Training specific to the position, including: working as a Vision Mate and what to do when problems arise. |
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Benefits: | • 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. • Develop or use experience and skills in client service. • Be part of a dedicated and passionate staff and volunteer team working to further CNIB’s mission. • Reference or confirmation of hours upon request, after 3 months’ successful participation as a volunteer. |
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Car Required: | No |
Start Date: | 09/03/2013 |
End Date: | Ongoing |
Time of Day: |
Variable Time Schedule |
Day(s) Needed: |
No Specific Days |
Season(s): |
Year Round |
Contact: |
Rose Jobin-White Coordinator, Volunteer Services |
Phone: | 705-949-2610 |
Email: | rose.jobin-white@cnib.ca |
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477 Queen St., East Suite 205 Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 1Z5 MAP |
With Other Organizations: |
Porter (United Church Service)
Porter (Roman Catholic Mass) Palliative Volunteer Visitor |