Volunteer Opportunities
Nova Scotia
HALIFAX - Contribute to raising the profile of CNIB to ensure people who are blind or partially sighted are aware of community-based support programs that make everyday living easier. As Communications Assistant, you’ll support communication activities such as writing stories about client, volunteer or donor experiences, preparing media lists, news releases and public service announcements, newsletter copy and other communication materials, assisting with media relations and public awareness campaigns and typing, proofreading and editing a variety of printed materials. You must have exceptional writing skills with previous experience with communications, marketing, and/or graphic design. To learn more about this volunteer opportunity contact Mark McIntosh, Coordinator, Volunteer Services: Email or call 1-800-563-2642.
HALIFAX - Make the call! Help provide an opportunity for people who are blind or partially sighted to share valuable feedback about CNIB programs and services by conducting telephone surveys. An excellent opportunity to enhance communication skills, volunteers must have a great telephone manner, professional demeanor and comfort working with computers. To learn more about this volunteer opportunity contact Mark McIntosh, Coordinator, Volunteer Services: Email or call 1-800-563-2642.
HALIFAX - CNIB is looking for enthusiastic Ambassador volunteers to reach out to patients and their families at the Eye Care Centre in Halifax by introducing CNIB services, demonstrating popular products that make everyday living easier for people with vision loss, and providing information about programs. Are you an excellent communicator, have a professional demeanor and comfortable speaking in front of groups? If so, CNIB needs you! To learn more or apply, contact Mark McIntosh, Coordinator, Volunteer Services:
Email or call 1-800-563-2642.
HALIFAX - Do you have flair for entertaining or are you looking to nourish your inner Martha? Are you experienced in event planning and organization? If so, CNIB needs you to join our Fund Development team. You can help CNIB raise funds for vision rehabilitation services! To learn more or apply, contact Mark McIntosh, Coordinator, Volunteer Services:
Email or call 1-800-563-2642.
SYDNEY - Make a difference in the lives of Cape Bretoners who are blind or partially sighted in Sydney! CNIB is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist facilitate independent living skills instruction and follow-up to ensure people with vision loss can fully participate in life. An excellent opportunity to enhance teaching skills, volunteers must be compassionate, empathetic and great communicators. To learn more or apply contact Mark McIntosh, Coordinator, Volunteer Services:
Email or call1-800-563-2642.
PORT HAWKESBURY - Make a lasting difference in the lives of neighbors who are blind or partially sighted in your community! CNIB is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist in facilitation of orientation and mobility skills instruction and follow-up to ensure people with vision loss can travel safely and independently. An excellent opportunity to enhance teaching skills, volunteers must be compassionate, empathetic and great communicators. To learn more or apply contact Mark McIntosh, Coordinator, Volunteer Services:
Email or call 1-800-563-2642.
Prince Edward Island
CHARLOTTETOWN - Do you have flair for entertaining or are you looking to nourish your inner Martha? Are you experienced in event planning and organization? If so, CNIB needs you to join our Fund Development team. You can help CNIB raise funds for vision rehabilitation services! To learn more or apply, contact Mark McIntosh, Coordinator, Volunteer Services:
Email or call 1-800-563-2642.
CHARLOTTETOWN - Make the call! Help provide an opportunity for people who are blind or partially sighted to share valuable feedback about CNIB programs and services by conducting telephone surveys. An excellent opportunity to enhance communication skills, volunteers must have a great telephone manner, professional demeanor and comfort working with computers. To learn more about this volunteer opportunity contact Mark McIntosh, Coordinator, Volunteer Services:
Email or call 1-800-563-2642.
CHARLOTTETOWN & SUMMERSIDE - Imagine losing some or all of your vision. How would you tackle daily tasks such as reading your mail, organizing things around your home or buying groceries? Having someone to provide sighted assistance can make all the difference. CNIB invites you to make a difference in the life of someone who is blind or partially sighted by volunteering just a couple hours a week. As a Vision Mate, you’ll be matched with someone in your community to help them with everyday activities like running errands and going for a walk. To learn more or apply contact Mark McIntosh, Coordinator, Volunteer Services:
Email or call 1-800-563-2642.