Vision Mate- Friendly Visiting

(CNIB, Durham Region, Vision Loss Rehabilitation Ontario)

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Position ID: V-OSH0936 Last Modified: 22 Jul 2019 Last Full Update: 17 Jul 2019
Opportunity Details
ContactFilomena Di Ruscio, Lead, Home-Based Support, CNIB; Phone: 437-996-8487; Fax: 905-430-7622; Email: filomena.diruscio@cnib.ca
DutiesProvide assistance to blind or partially sighted person in your neighbourhood * activities include reading, computer assistance, walks and friendly visiting * meet at the individual's home or another suitable and agreed upon location at a convenient time * help with day to day activities, running an errand, read the news etc to ease feelings of stress, isolation and loneliness
More Info Linkwww.cnib.ca
BenefitsLetter of Reference provided upon request for with 3 months or more of volunteer participation
ClientsThose who are blind or partially sighted
Ages19 year(s) and up
Suitable for OSSDNo
Suitable ForAdults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Men ; Women ; Newcomers / English as a second language
Areas of InterestFriend / Penpal ; Social Interaction ; Support for Visual Impairments
Skills/ExperienceDependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Patience ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently
Commitment LengthLong Term (Minimum of 6 months)
Interaction LevelOne-on-one
Minimum Hours2 / Week
Dates and TimesMonday-Sunday flexible hours
SeasonsYear Round
LocationDurham Region
Number of PositionsDurham Region 
 
10 individual(s) needed in total.
TrainingOrientation ; Training is provided ; Training on the job ; Training on-going ; Abide by CNIB’s Volunteer Code of Conduct, including policies and procedures concerning confidentiality, conflict of interest, and the prevention of workplace harassment and violence
Police CheckRequired
Agency Details
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Organization NameCNIB, Durham Region, Vision Loss Rehabilitation Ontario
Office Phone905-430-7611
Toll Free Phone1-800-563-0887
Fax905-430-7622
Websitewww.visionlossrehab.ca
Address & Map
Abilities Centre
55 Gordon St, Suite 207A
Whitby, ON L1N 0J2
 
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