Community Service Worker, Vision Mates

CNIB; London; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Community Service Worker to join their mission of creating accessible and inclusive communities for individuals with low vision. This temporary role involves coordinating volunteer activities, managing databases, and providing essential support to participants. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, a degree or diploma in a related field, and a commitment to fostering equitable environments. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working with a diverse team dedicated to transforming the experience of blindness in Canada.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of volunteer management and social services is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with onboarding volunteers and coordinate volunteer activities.
• Maintain and manage a database of volunteer activity.
• Provide support to participants and volunteers regularly.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Creative Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Volunteer Management

Education

Degree or Diploma in a Related Field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Reports to: Vision Mate Coordinator - Ontario West

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

Position: Temporary (Canada Summer Jobs)

Location: London, ON (Home-Based)

Compensation: $17.20/hr

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 revolutionize how we serve and support our community across the country. Working with us means being part of an ambitious, diverse team committed to transforming the experience of blindness today.

We are seeking a mission-driven Community Service Worker, Vision Mates, passionate about creating accessible, inclusive, and equitable communities in Canada where individuals with low vision can thrive without barriers or discrimination.

Your Impact at CNIB

• Assist with onboarding volunteers and coordinate volunteer activities.
• Maintain and manage a database/tracking system of volunteer activity.
• Provide support to participants and volunteers regularly.
• Assess participants' eligibility for Home-Based Support Programs.
• Participate as a fully integrated member of the Ontario West Foundation team with occasional travel within London.
• Communicate professionally in writing and verbally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Liaise with volunteers, participants, and staff effectively.
• Work independently and collaboratively across departments.

Requirements

Who you are:

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

Experience and Qualifications

• Knowledge of volunteer management and social services is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to travel within London via public transit, car, or rideshare (Uber, etc.).
• Experience related to blindness and sight loss is an asset.
• Experience with assistive technology or accessible environments is an asset.

Eligibility

This position is funded through Canada Summer Jobs. To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment.
• Be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or have refugee status in Canada.
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada according to provincial or territorial laws. International students are not eligible; recent immigrants are eligible if they are citizens or permanent residents.

Benefits

If this role interests you, please visit our website to submit an application.

Closing date: May 9, 2025

Please note we cannot follow up with every applicant.

Working Together for Change

We value diversity and are committed to inclusive hiring practices. We encourage applications from marginalized groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people who are blind or Deafblind, and those who identify as women or 2SLGBTQ+.

CNIB is dedicated to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process.

Learn more about our mission here.