● Attend community events in your area when available and when requested● You own your story. Act as a community representative and share your personal story to raise awareness and deliver key messages on services and programs provided by CNIB ● Act as a liaison between CNIB and the wider community● Occasional travel within your region to local events (reimbursed by CNIB, approval required by supervisor)● Collaborate with supervisor and event organizer to make arrangements regarding the event● Provide feedback to supervisor to share your successes and how to improve the program● Take part in CNIB ambassador training opportunities and meetings when required● Become part of a network of active volunteers and create positive change for individuals who are blind or partially sightedPLEASE APPLY at the earliest opportunity (by no later than September 27, 2019). If you have created a 'profile' with Volunteer MBC, you can 'click' the yellow box 'Apply Now!' to gain immediate access to the CNIB application form for this 'position'. Complete it and email to: Filomena.diruscio@cnib.ca, PLUS you will be put of the CNIB list of applicants for this opportunity through Volunteer MBC. Thank you!

● Commitment to be in the role for a MINIMUM OF 6 MONTHS● Available to volunteer for events, based on a flexible schedule● Subscribe to and uphold the mission of CNIB and promote CNIB in a positive way● Close connection to sight loss and/or knowledge of issues and concerns facing individuals with sight loss● Be respectful of yourself, CNIB clients, other volunteers and CNIB by acting responsibly and with integrity● Excellent communication skills and confident speaking to an audience and one-on-one● Strong public speaking skills and comfortable with delivering presentations● Ability to keep calm even if high pressure situations arise● Ability to articulate key messages clearly and concisely● Reliable, organized and able to volunteer with minimal supervision

The CNIB supervisor assigned to this role is available for ongoing support.