Coordinate and support the development of Phone It Forward phone drives in local communities * raise awareness about CNIB and its programs, elevate community profile * advocate for smartphone donations, educate the public on the impact technology has in the hands of individuals impacted by blindness 
 
The Team Captain is responsible for recruiting and coordinating a team of volunteers to implement phone drives and ensure the team has the information and support they require to be effective * position acts as a liaison between CNIB, volunteers and stakeholders 
 
Assist with team recruitment, selection, training and recognition * conduct regularly scheduled follow up (calls or emails) with volunteers, report any issues or concerns immediately to supervisor * be available to volunteer team to provide support and guidance in their role * responsible for managing all the in kind and cash donations during the event * report on volunteer hours and other event measurables * provide training and on-site assistance to the Event Team Members

Provide assistance to blind or partially sighted person in your neighbourhood * activities include reading, computer assistance, walks and friendly visiting * meet at the individual's home or another suitable and agreed upon location at a convenient time * help with day to day activities, running an errand, read the news etc to ease feelings of stress, isolation and loneliness

Assist at a peer support meeting for those with low and no vision * assist the facilitator during the period of the peer support group session * ensure a safe environment * tasks will depend on meeting location and need * make reminder phone calls * general maintenance duties * assist with refreshments * other duties as required * track and report volunteer hours as directed

Provide community-based support to Ambassadors and/or Advocates who are blind or partially sighted and are travelling within the GTA to outreach events and speaking engagements  
 
Travel with Ambassador or Advocate to and from outreach and speaking events * provide sighted guide and sighted assistance as required * assist in set up/tear down of event materials as needed * track and report expenses as directed * track and report volunteer hours as directed or required

Work with advocacy team members to coordinate Ambassador and outreach campaigns across the GTA, build relationships and help reach people with sight loss in all areas of the region 
 
Represent CNIB by attending health fairs, expos, and other related community events * build relationships with community organizations who have shared goals with CNIB * provide support to participants and volunteers involved in CNIB's community advocacy and outreach work * participate as a fully integrated member of the GTA Foundation team with regular travel within the GTA * assist with the creation of an outreach strategy that will include areas currently underserved by CNIB * assist with recruitment and on-boarding of CNIB Ambassador and Advocate volunteers * track volunteer activity including capturing program statistics

One-on-one sighted assistance and companionship for a person who is blind or partially sighted * regularly visit a client in his/her home or other suitable environment at a mutually convenient time * read, walk, assist with errands or outings, and community visits * all outings are on foot, by public transportation or taxi * track and report volunteer hours as directed

One-to-one coaching and support to clients who use accessible technology like smart phones, smart home devices, video magnifiers, etc * receive training on new technology available for those with vision loss * demonstrate new technology to clients * assemble resources to help clients further explore their device’s capabilities at home * research and create accessible documents needed for group sessions, as resources for other clients and future sessions

Assist with Eyes Forward support group * help to gather information of interest and of use in daily living * lead discussion and promote sharing information and feelings in the group