Vision Mate
In-Person
Ongoing
55+ Friendly
Summary
Make a difference in the lives of blind or partially sighted people in your community!
Location
In-Person
n/a, Yukon
When
Opportunity Type
Ongoing - Start Anytime
Schedule
Asap
About This Opportunity
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 errands. Vision Mate volunteers can assist individuals with various activities including 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 over time.
We are looking for volunteers with the following skills and attributes:
• Trustworthy, patient, empathetic and friendly
• Reliable, organized, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills
Note: this position is performed in-person at various locations across B.C.
Volunteer Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
- Over “age of majority” in province of opportunity
- Reference Checks
- Willing to undergo a background or police records check
- Reference Checks
- Minimum Age
- Comfortable commuting to opportunity location