- Minimum 6-month commitment
- Flexible scheduling
- Option to participate in virtual and/or in-person activities
- Agree to abide by CNIB’s Volunteer Code of Conduct, including policies and procedures concerning confidentiality, conflict of interest, and the prevention of workplace harassment and violence.
- British Columbia
- Alberta
- Saskatchewan
- Manitoba
- Ontario East
- Nova Scotia
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- P.E.I.
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).
Responsibilities & Tasks:
This position is flexible and dependent on volunteer skills and interests. Common activities for this position include:
- Delivering community presentations on topics such as blindness etiquette, accessibility and inclusion, white canes and guide dogs, braille, and assistive technology.
- Attending community events or consultations on behalf of CNIB to raise awareness and educate the public about sight loss and how they can create a more accessible and inclusive society.
- Meeting with decision makers including politicians and business executives to discuss accessibility policies and legislation.
- Supporting CNIB’s advocacy initiatives including national and local campaigns.
- Sharing your personal story and lived experience of sight loss, if applicable
- Staying up to date with CNIB by participating in town halls and subscribing to our advocacy mailing list and Equalize newsletter.
- Option to get more involved by joining a local volunteer advocacy committee.
- Taking part in CNIB training opportunities when available.
- Making a difference as part of a dedicated and passionate staff/volunteer team working to further CNIB’s mission.
- Amplifying the voices of people who are blind or partially sighted in your community by making sure their concerns and issues are heard.
- Opportunity to gain or share skills in communications, media, government relations, and advocacy.
- Access to training events to develop skills.
- Confirmation of hours upon request.
- Lived experience and/or close connection to sight loss
- Knowledge of issues and concerns facing individuals with sight loss
- A belief in the mission and values of CNIB
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong public speaking skills and comfortable with delivering presentations
- Reliable, organized, and able to work independently while under supervision
- CNIB orientation and training specific to the position
If you are interested in this position, you can apply to join our team today by using our online application form.