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.
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.
Interpersonal Skills
Communication Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Communication Skills
Meet once per week or once every two weeks with your Vision Mate match to assist with tasks or activities, as requested by the participant with vision loss. Tasks or activities may include reading, organizing, going for walks, going grocery shopping, or recreational activities.
Usually once per week or once every two weeks, dependent on the participant's request and your availability. Minimum six month commitment to volunteering.
Training provided virtually.
Usually once per week or once every two weeks, dependent on the participant's request and your availability. Minimum six month commitment to volunteering.
Training provided virtually.
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.
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.
