Sighted Guide Volunteer
In-Person
Ongoing
Summary
Help break social isolation for adults with vision loss by becoming a sighted guide with CCB Toronto Visionaries!
Location
Address
Various Locations around GTA, depending on events
Toronto, Ontario M6S 3V9
When
Opportunity Type
Ongoing - Start Anytime
Schedule
Input
About This Opportunity
CCB Toronto Visionaries is a local chapter of the Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB), a national registered charity. Chartered as a CCB chapter in 2013, the CCB Toronto Visionaries is dedicated to breaking the isolation that so often accompanies vision loss, encouraging members to be inspired by their peers, to building supportive social networks through sharing information and engaging in a wide range of social and recreational activities. We are looking for volunteers to act as support people for individuals with visual impairments. We currently hold a wide variety of social activities and events, including Pub Nights, Bowling, Walkathons, Bus Trips, etc,).
Your responsibilities as a Sighted Guide can include:
- acting as a sighted guide during social events
- attending monthly in-person meetings
- assisting our members with transport to TTC or WheelTrans locations at events