Vision Mate Program

CNIB

CNIB - Halifax


Description

Provides regular, one-to-one assistance and companionship for a person who is blind or partially sighted.

Matches are made between someone with sight loss and someone with sight who lives close to their home, school or work.

Participants visit once a week for a couple of hours to assist with tasks like reading, errands (like groceries and shopping), walking, and socializing.

Eligibility
People who are blind or partially sighted
Application Process
Please call for information
Volunteer Inquiries
902-403-8487 - Aidan Gray
Web Site
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Email
aidan.gray@cnib.ca
Mailing Address
6136 Almon Street
Halifax, NS, B3K 1T8
Canada
Languages
* English
* Please ask about other languages
Fees
No fees
Documents Required
No documents required
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
* Tactile indicators
Agency Information
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Address
6136 Almon Street
Halifax, NS, B3K 1T8
CNIB Halifax is an office building with the SmartLife Centre at the front
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Hours of Operation
Mon
10am to 3:30pm
Tue
10am to 3:30pm
Wed
10am to 3:30pm
Thu
10am to 3:30pm
Fri
10am to 3:30pm
Service Area
Nova Scotia