Manitoba & Saskatchewan

Volunteer Opportunities

CNIB is always looking for volunteers. Whether you’re interested in helping with programs and services, assisting with office administration, or ensuring that our fundraising campaigns meet their targets, we offer unique opportunities to make a difference in the lives of people with vision loss. Join us today!

When thinking about what type of volunteer work you would like to do, consider the following:

  • How much time do I have to give?
  • What do I want to gain from this experience?

Also, consider what type of role you would like to perform: would you enjoy working directly or indirectly with an individual with vision loss, in an office environment, or as a part of a committee of volunteers?

All volunteers will be required to attend an orientation and will need to obtain, at their own expense, a standard Criminal Reference Check.

For more information, see the listings below, or find out more about volunteering with CNIB.

Working with People with Vision Loss

  • Program Assistant: Provide one-on-one assistance with games, crafts, choir, dancing, pottery, woodworking, aquasize, and bowling. (Winnipeg only)

  • Kitchen Assistant: Assist in the kitchen by preparing light snacks and beverages, serving, and cleaning up afterwards. (Winnipeg only)

  • Drivers: Assist people with vision loss with their transportation needs as required for Peer Support and Leisure Group outings. (Winnipeg and Saskatoon)

Fundraising

  • Bingo: CNIB operates a bingo at the Centennial Bingo Hall in Regina in conjunction with Amalgamated Charities, Inc. These monthly bingos provide a steady source of revenue for CNIB programs and services. We need volunteers! A commitment of at least five hours per month is required. To confirm CNIB bingo dates, please contact the Regina office at 306-525-2571.

  • Car Raffle: Staff car raffle booths at local malls and fairs.

  • Art Auction: Help in various roles and functions at this event. (Winnipeg only)

  • Gift Wrapping: Smiling Elves will be helping a large contingent of CNIB volunteers wrap gifts at Brandon Shopper’s Mall during the month of December. This is the sixth year the mall has partnered with CNIB to raise funds for people living with vision loss. To volunteer, please call the Brandon office at 204-727-0631.

  • Golf Tournaments: Help in various roles and functions at these events.

  • Campaign Convening: Organize rural fall door-to-door campaigns.

  • Door-to-Door Canvassing for CNIB: Solicit funds in rural areas.

  • Door-to-Door Canvassing for United Way: Solicit funds for United Way in rural Manitoba.

Professional Development

  • Special Events Assistant: Organize and assist with various events.

  • Clerical Support: Office assistance with filing, phoning, photocopying, data entry and mail-outs.

  • Client Satisfaction Survey: Complete impartial survey to assess level of satisfaction for services provided.

  • Public Awareness/Education: Represent CNIB at public presentations, promotional events and agency seminars.

  • Division Board Volunteers: Volunteer board members attend quarterly planning meetings.

  • Committee Volunteers: Volunteers are needed to serve on various committees, such as special event committees.