CNIB Ambassador (CNIB, Halton/Peel Office)

CNIB Ambassador
(CNIB, Halton/Peel Office)

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Position ID: 401

Last Modified: 15 Jan 2013

Last Full Update: 15 Jan 2013

Opportunity Details

Duties of Role

To educate the public about vision loss, promote vision health, and enhance awareness of CNIB and our services.
- Speak on behalf of CNIB to community groups, corporations, schools, seniors’ centres, vision health professionals, etc.
- Use your multi-lingual language skills in speaking with ethno-cultural community groups OR share your personal experience with vision loss and CNIB
- Set up and staff displays at community information forums with other volunteers and/or staff
- Demonstrate technical aids with other volunteers and/or staff
- Submit a report within one week after each presentation
- Attend ongoing training as requested

Benefit(s) to the Volunteer

- Public speaking training
- An opportunity to enhance or gain skills and experience in the field of public relations
- Be part of an energetic team of volunteers working to further the mission of CNIB
- Increase your self-confidence and your ability to interact with people from all demographics
- Reference letter, after 3-months’ successful participation
- Annual recognition event
- Coverage under CNIB’s general liability insurance

Ages

19 year(s) and up

Skills/Experience

- A belief in the mission, vision and values of CNIB and a genuine interest in the organization
- A passion for making a difference in vision health
- Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience and/or willingness to be trained in public speaking
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Reliable and punctual
- Fluent English language skills, other languages are an asset
- Travel (within your community) required

Length of Commitment

Medium Term (between 3 to 6 months) - 6 month committment requested

Minimum Hours

4 / Month

Location

Various Community Locations

Link to Map

www.cnib.ca/en/about/Pages/Find-An-Office.aspx

Accessibility (AODA)

Varies depending on Location - CNIB Office is fully accessible

Transportation

Volunteers are responsible for their own transportation

Main Contact

Susan Cheeseman, Coordinator, Outreach and Volunteer Services, CNIB; Phone: 905-275-5332 ext 5379 * 888-275-5332; Fax: 905-275-7710; Email: susan.cheeseman@cnib.ca

Social Media Links

Facebook: www.facebook.com/myCNIB

Twitter: www.twitter.com/CNIB

Website: www.cnib.ca

Dates and Times

Times vary - ambassadors can specify which times they are available.

Seasons

Year-round

Number of Volunteers Req'd

Brampton: 2 individual(s) ; Caledon (Town of): 2 individual(s) ; Mississauga: 4 individual(s)

Training

Orientation ; Scheduled training

Clients

CNIB is a nationwide, community-based, registered charity committed to public education, research and the vision health of all Canadians. CNIB provides the services and support necessary to enjoy a good quality of life while living with vision loss.

Interaction Level

Small Group ; Medium Group ; Large Group

Areas of Interest

Communications/Public Relations ; Individuals With Challenges ; Public Speaking

Suitable For

Young Adult (19 to 24) ; Adult (24+) ; Family Group ; Corporate Team/Group ; Individuals with a physical challenge ; Individuals with a visual challenge

Agency Details

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