Nova Scotia & PEI

Volunteering at CNIB

Female volunteer helping older woman with vision loss selecting cereal boxes at a grocery store
CNIB Volunteer assisting a client with selecting food at the grocery store

Volunteerism is the cornerstone in the success of CNIB. It is only through the active engagement of volunteers that CNIB is able to accomplish its goals and make significant progress towards fulfilling its mission – to enhance independence for people with vision loss and be a leader in promoting vision health. Volunteers provide direct support to those with vision loss and share their talents and expertise to enhance program delivery, public education and fund development. A wide range of essential, fulfilling volunteer positions are available.

To learn about volunteer opportunities with CNIB in your community, follow these three simple steps.

Step 1 – Select the town that is nearest you.
Step 2 – Select the opportunities that most interest you.
Step 3 – Fill out the application and send it to the Coordinator of Volunteer Services.

For more information about CNIB and our volunteer program check out the Frequently Asked Questions page. Still curious? Meet the people behind the scenes read about CNIB volunteers and their experiences.

For general inquiries and additional information on volunteering at CNIB, please contact:

Mark McIntosh
Coordinator, Volunteer Services
Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & PEI
Tel: 902-453-1480 ext. 226
Toll-free: 1-800-563-2642
Fax: 902-454-8156
Email: mark.mcintosh@cnib.ca