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Urgency:
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High |
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Number of volunteers needed:
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5
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Minimum Age:
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19
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Work Location:
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Would be in his/her home or other suitable environment
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Police Check:
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Required
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Reference Check:
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Required
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Vehicle:
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Not Required
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Smoking:
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Not Permitted
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Language(s):
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English
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Sector(s):
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Health
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Work Type(s):
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Providing Services Directly to People
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Duties:
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• 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:
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• Trustworthy
• Patient, empathetic and friendly
• Reliable, organized and able to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills
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Orientation:
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Orientation, including: About CNIB, About the people we help, About vision loss, and About volunteering at CNIB.
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Training:
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Training specific to the position, including: working as a Vision Mate and what to do when problems arise.
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Benefits:
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• 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:
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No
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Start Date:
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09/03/2013
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End Date:
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Ongoing
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Time of Day:
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Variable Time Schedule
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Day(s) Needed:
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No Specific Days
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Season(s):
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Year Round
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| Contact: |
Rose Jobin-White
Coordinator, Volunteer Services
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Phone:
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705-949-2610
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Email:
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rose.jobin-white@cnib.ca
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477 Queen St., East
Suite 205
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
P6A 1Z5
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