Vision Mates - Barrie, Midland, Orillia, Penetanguishene, Stayner
(CNIB Foundation [Central East], Simcoe/Muskoka, Vision Mate Program)
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| Contact | Lucia Ricardo, Program Lead, Recreation, Sport and Accessible Community Engagement, CNIB Simcoe/Muskoka; Phone: 705-728-3352 ext 5281; Fax: 705-728-5305; Email: lucia.ricardo@cnib.ca | |||
| Duties | Vision Mates share their sight with someone who is blind or partially sighted. Vision Mates provide regular, one-to-one assistance and companionship for a person who is blind or partially sighted. Matches are made with someone who lives close to your home, school or work. You visit once a week for a couple of hours to assist with four main tasks: reading, errands (like groceries and shopping nearby), going for walks, and socializing (Vision Mates do not drive or provide personal care). | |||
| More Info Link | www.cnib.ca | |||
| Benefits | • The opportunity to make a positive impact on the life of someone who is blind or partially sighted. • Flexible schedule and location. | |||
| Clients | Men and women who are blind or partially sighted, primarily seniors | |||
| Ages | 19 year(s) and up | |||
| Suitable for OSSD | No | |||
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Men ; Women | |||
| Areas of Interest | Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Friend / Penpal ; Program Coordination / Support ; Social Interaction ; Support for Visual Impairments | |||
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; • Must be reliable, patient, responsible and friendly. | |||
| Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term (More than 1 year) ; We ask for a six-month commitment to the program. | |||
| Interaction Level | One-on-one | |||
| Minimum Hours | 2 / Week | |||
| Dates and Times | Monday: Morning, Afternoon Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon Thursday: Morning, Afternoon Friday: Morning, Afternoon Saturday: Morning, Afternoon Sunday: Morning, Afternoon | |||
| Seasons | Year Round | |||
| Accessibility | Unknown - Working in client's home which may not be fully accessible | |||
| Location | in the client's home or other mutually acceptable location (i.e. library, coffee shop, etc.) | |||
| Number of Positions | Barrie: 13 individual(s) ; Midland: 3 individual(s) ; Orillia: 8 individual(s) ; Penetanguishene: 1 individual(s) ; Stayner: 1 individual(s) 26 individual(s) needed in total. | |||
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training is required ; • Comprehensive orientation to CNIB and its services. • Training specific to the position, including instruction on Sighted Guide techniques. | |||
| Transportation | Volunteer to provide own transportation to attend client home, additional driving optional and requires additional screening | |||
| Police Check | Required | |||
| Additional Requirements | a satisfactory police record check and vulnerable sector screen is required | |||
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| Organization Name | CNIB Foundation [Central East], Simcoe/Muskoka, Vision Mate Program | |||
| Toll Free Phone | CNIB Foundation Contact Centre 1-800-563-2642 | |||
| Website | www.cnib.ca | |||
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