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![Some members of the CNIB National Youth Council at CNIB Lake Joe. The group poses for a photo in the lounge, standing in front of a window. From Left to right: Taylor, Alicia, Oceanne, Rilind, Caleb, Caelin, Abby, Eitel, Will and Emilee.](/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image_content_sm/public/summary-images/2022-07/NYC%20Summary%20-%202022.png?itok=iWGdVbgd)
Meet the CNIB National Youth Council
The CNIB National Youth Council provides council members with the opportunity to influence change and increase awareness of issues facing young Canadians living with sight loss. The council also ensures CNIB initiatives, programs, and policies reflect and respond to the needs of young people with sight loss. Meet the young leaders who are driven to change what it is to be blind today!
Meet Céline
For Céline Garneau, volunteering at the CNIB Foundation isn't a job; it's a pleasure. The retired philosophy teacher joined our volunteer team in 2002, helping to create accessible audio books for people with sight loss in our recording studios
![Puppy Raiser Yuko Imai, kneeling next to Potter, a future CNIB Guide Dog](/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image_content_sm/public/summary-images/2020-04/Yuko%20and%20Potter.jpg?itok=T7iZZr6v)
Meet Yuko
When Yuko first saw a posting to become a puppy raiser more than two years ago, she was intrigued. She had only just moved to Halifax and was looking for a way to engage with her new community.
![Russell Enns, Brian Malcolm, Noemi Stroda and Sierra Sanger, smiling for the camera in front of a CNIB office.](/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image_content_sm/public/summary-images/2020-04/UBC%20Students.jpg?itok=8ZxgacNE)
Meet the UBCO Nursing Students
In the summer of 2019, four nursing students from the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) Okanagan campus enhanced the lives of individuals living with sight loss.
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Meet Nancy
For Nancy Simonot, volunteering with CNIB Lake Joe, a life-changing camp that provides enriching experiences for Canadians with sight loss, is a family affair. Her journey with CNIB began when her son, Matthew, had a transformational experience as a volunteer counsellor.
![Lloyd Buckler, sitting down at a table helping someone learn how to navigate their iPhone.](/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image_content_sm/public/summary-images/2020-04/Lloyd%20Buckler.jpg?itok=dr5RZ8Uc)
Meet Lloyd
Lloyd facilitated group technology sessions, but he also recognized the need for more personalized training for those new to technology, so he also began volunteering as a Tech Mate.
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Meet Kimberly
In her volunteer facilitator role, Kimberly runs programs designed by CNIB Foundation staff to teach youth participants life skills, like leadership, and resume writing.
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Meet Julie
Julie Morneault has volunteered with the CNIB Foundation since 2013. Since then, she has worked in several roles with the organization. While she volunteers at her local CNIB office, she also goes into the community to tell her story, and to talk about the importance of accessibility and inclusion.
![Gary Peasgood, standing outdoors against a wood patio wall with his guide dog.](/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image_content_sm/public/summary-images/2020-04/Gary_2.jpg?itok=mDOiz600)
Meet Gary
Thanks to volunteers like Gary, a whole new generation of kids will grow up asking how they can help make a more accessible Canada!
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Meet Brittany
Brittany Farrell, from St. John’s, Newfoundland, has been involved with the CNIB Foundation for longer than she can remember. From volunteering at events to helping around her local office, Brittany is passionate about staying involved with her community.