Offer summary

Qualifications:

Degree or diploma in a related field or equivalent work experience., Proven knowledge and skills in volunteer management and social services., Excellent written and oral communication skills., Detail-oriented and highly organized with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite..

Key responsabilities:

Assist with coordination to onboard volunteers.

Maintain and manage a database/tracking system of volunteer activity.

Provide support to participants and volunteers on a regular basis.

Communicate professionally with volunteers, participants, and staff.

Job description

Community Service Worker, Vision Mates

Temporary (Canada Summer Jobs)

London, ON (Home-Based)

Compensation: $17.20/hr.

Reports to: Vision Mate Coordinator - Ontario West

Join us in our mission to change what it is to be blind in Canada.

Founded in 1918, CNIB is one of Canada’s oldest charities. We believe our new strategic plan, The Way Forward, will once again revolutionize the way we serve and support our community from coast to coast. Working with us means that you'll be part of an ambitious, diverse team that's committed to changing what it is to be blind today.

We're looking for a mission-driven Community Service Worker, Vision Mates who is passionate about creating more accessible, inclusive, and equitable communities across Canada where people with low vision have unlimited opportunities and can experience life free from barriers and discrimination.

Your Impact at CNIB

Assists with coordination to onboard volunteers.

Maintains and manages a database/tracking system of volunteer activity.
Provides support to participants and volunteers on a regular basis.
Assesses participants’ eligibility for Home-Based Support Programs
Participates as a fully integrated member of the Ontario West Foundation team with occasional travel within the London area.
Communicates in a professional manner, both in writing and verbally, on both internal and external levels as required
Liaises with volunteers, participants, and staff
Works both independently and collaboratively with various departments

Requirements

Who you are:

Education and Certifications

Degree or diploma in related field, or equivalent work experience.

Experience and Qualifications

Proven knowledge and skills in the volunteer management and social services an asset.
Well-developed interpersonal skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Creative and innovative problem-solving skills.
Detail-oriented and highly organized.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Must be able to work independently.
Must be able to travel independently within the London area via public transit or car or rideshare taxi, Uber etc.)
Personal or professional experience relating to blindness and sight loss is considered an asset.
Personal or professional experience working with assistive technology and/or accessible environments is considered an asset.

Eligibility

This position is funded through Canada Summer Jobs. To be eligible to participate in the Canada Summer Jobs initiative, individuals must:

Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment.
Be a Canadian citizens, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations. International students are not eligible participants. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian citizens or permanent residents.

Benefits

Be Part of Our Mission

If this sounds like the role for you, please visit our website to submit an application.

Closing date: May 9, 2025

Please note that while we invite applications from all interested and qualified applicants, we are unable to follow-up with every applicant.

Working Together for Change

Our diversity is our strength – we take pride in our inclusive workplace. We are committed to recruiting and selecting candidates through fair, transparent, and accessible practices. We strongly encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people who are blind, partially sighted, or Deafblind, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

CNIB is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.

Learn more about our mission here.

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