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Virtual Vision Mate Grocery Shopping
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Volunteer Types: Disability Support, Transportation of goods
Organization types: Disabilities, Senior Citizens
Short term (less than 6 months)
Application Deadline: November 11, 2022
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Description

The Virtual Vision Mate program gives volunteers an opportunity to engage in supporting people who are blind or partially sighted. A small number of our participants due to some unique situations with their sight loss and mobility are finding it difficult to pick up their groceries and prescriptions. If you’re willing to help, we’d love to hear from you.

How will this opportunity benefit the volunteer?
• Be part of a team of staff and volunteers • Appreciation from client or participant match • Access to virtual training events to develop new skills in the area of customer support, communications and social work . • Confirmation of volunteer hours upon request
How will the organization benefit?
Offer support to our program participants to meet their unique needs
Volunteer location:
Ottawa, K2P postal code area

Contact

Tracy Holland
@CNIB Foundation
613-449-1175
[email protected]
Time it will take to contact applicants:
​1-6-days

Details

This position would be great for: Seniors (65+), Young Adults (19-24)
Number of Positions Available: 2
Good for people interested in: Disability Support, Transportation of goods
You will be helping with: Persons with disabilities or medical conditions, Seniors

Volunteer Considerations

  • Police record check required
  • Vulnerable sector check required

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