Help someone with sight loss in Amherst
Description
Are you looking for a flexible opportunity to volunteer, while seeing the real-life impact you're making? CNIB has the position for you!
As a Vision Mates, you are paired with a person who is blind or partially sighted to help with sighted tasks in their home, deliver groceries, or call to chat. Our current volunteers find this both easy (it feels like spending time with a friend) and flexible (visits/calls are scheduled between the volunteer and their match at a mutually convenient time). Training is provided.
We’re currently looking to match:
- 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 explained, “I just want to get the confidence to walk like I used to and get myself out.” She’d also like help with shopping and reading. She has some hearing loss especially if a person speaks fast and low.
- JJ, 40s, has a cat and would like help with reading, sending letters, and learning computer skills. He’d also enjoy the visits.
- 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).
Interested in volunteering for this position? Email jeff.deviller@cnib.ca and he'd be happy to answer any of your questions!
- Ad Type: Offering
community | volunteers
2021-02-16