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On the top half of the image there is text that reads "National Volunteer Week." The CNIB logo is in the top left corner. There are three images on the bottom half. The image on the left is of a man shaking hands with a woman. The image in the middle is of a group of young diverse individuals. They are all smiling at the camera, and wearing yellow CNIB lanyards around their necks. The image on the right is of an older woman petting a dog on the head. The woman is kneeling down beside the dog.

Unstoppable Together

Happy National Volunteer Week! From April 28 to May 2, we're celebrating all of our wonderful volunteers who are the key to changing what it is to be blind today. Thank you for generously giving your time to support our innovative programs and powerful advocacy!
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A collage of two photographs featuring two graduating partnerships. Left: Adam and his guide dog, Murdoch, a black lab, pose for a photo together in front of a Christmas tree. Adam is smiling from ear to ear and kneeling on the ground next to Murdoch. Adam gives Murdoch a half hug. Right: Outdoors, Danica and her guide dog, Ella, a black lab, pose for a photo together in front of a boulder/stone wall. Danica is smiling and leaning on the wall next to Ella, who is in harness.

CNIB Guide Dogs Celebrates Class of 2025

Yesterday, 35 new partnerships, including 22 guide dogs, seven buddy dogs, two ambassador dogs, and four brood dogs, formally graduated as part of the CNIB Guide Dogs Class of 2025.

Local celebrations were held in communities throughout Canada. For many graduates, the events marked the end of months of anticipation and training and the beginning of a new life-changing journey with their guide dog.

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Events

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CNIBLakeJoe@Home: Lake Joe Choir

May 1, 2025

Lift your voice and connect with others through the joy of singing. Join our vibrant online choir community on Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

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Blogs

Steve, a black Labrador golden retriever cross, sits outside on the snow. He looks at the camera with a serious expression on his face, while wearing a black and yellow CNIB “Future Guide Dog” vest.

2025 Pup Crawl: Meet Three CNIB Guide Dog Pups + Q&A with Mary Crocker

The sixth annual CNIB Guide Dogs Pup Crawl is here – and it’s never been easier (or more fun!) to make a life-changing impact.

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CNIB Mobile Hub

CNIB is hitting the road to bring our innovative programs to life in your community!

Meet the CNIB Mobile Hub – a new program delivery model where we visit your community to deliver in-person programming at no cost to you. Drop in to meet CNIB staff and learn more about free programs and resources for people who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision. Enjoy a day of recreational and social activities, technology workshops, and much more. Experience the latest breakthroughs in assistive tech from CNIB SmartLife and connect with other members of the sight loss community.

To see where we’re headed next, check out our tour schedule.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Community Engagement Volunteer – Unsupervised

From classrooms to city hall or speaking to businesses, our Community Engagement Volunteers provide public education and advocacy to help raise awareness about key issues facing the sight loss community and create positive change for people who are blind or partially sighted. Unsupervised Community Engagement Volunteers attend community events and give presentations on behalf of CNIB without direct supervision of CNIB staff and are screened to attend engagements at settings with vulnerable populations (i.e school settings, seniors homes etc). 

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Community Engagement Volunteer – Supervised

From classrooms to city hall or speaking to businesses, our Community Engagement Volunteers provide public education and advocacy to help raise awareness about key issues facing the sight loss community and create positive change for people who are blind or partially sighted. Community Engagement Volunteers support our advocacy programming and campaigns under the supervision of CNIB staff and do not work directly with vulnerable populations (i.e school settings, seniors homes etc).

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