Help someone with sight loss in Amherst

Are you looking to help? Are you an introvert looking to help behind the scenes? Or are you a fan of technology, passionate about sharing with others all that you can do? Perhaps you’re looking for a volunteer experience where you can make a friend!

CNIB is filling four volunteer roles that all help people with sight loss in unique ways. If one of these positions interests you, we’d love to hear from you!

Tech Mate: Tech Mates provide one-on-one and group support to people with sight loss learning how to use their smart devices.

Virtual Event Assistant: Virtual Event Assistants login to CNIB Nova Scotia’s virtual events 20 minutes before they start and assist by using the Zoom platform to individually connect people into the event.

Weekly Caller: Weekly Callers phone a list of 20 interested people with sight loss once a week to let them know about upcoming events.

Vision Mate: Vision Mates are trained, sighted volunteers who are matched one-on-one with a person with vision loss. You effectively act like the person's eyes; observing and describing what is required to empower the person to accomplish the tasks at hand for a couple of hours a week. In your community, we’re looking to help:
• JJ, 40s, has a cat and would like help with reading, sending letters, and learning computer skills. He’d also enjoy the visits. He is vaccinated and is open to having a caller.
• Nova, 80s, enjoys church, going for short walks, reading romantic books and biographies, and visiting with her 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She is a retired teacher and used to do crafts. She is looking for a female volunteer to walk beside her just to make sure she’s not missing a step. She’d also like help with shopping and reading. She has some hearing loss especially if a person speaks fast and low. She is vaccinated
• Peggy, 70s, is looking for someone to help her walk on an indoor track and practice using her white cane (specific training will be provided).