CNIB Foundation [Central East], Barrie, Vision Mate Program

CNIB Foundation [Central East]

Site: Barrie

Service: Vision Mate Program

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Record #: BAR0265

Last Full Update: 07 Mar 2024

Contacts

Office Phone	1-800-563-2642, Toll Free; CNIB Foundation Contact Centre
Website	www.cnib.ca/en?region=on
Social Media	Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube
Primary Contact	Guy Carriere, Vision Mate Program Coordinator; Phone: 1-800-563-0887; Email: guy.carriere@cnib.ca
Hours	Hours vary

Description and Service

Former Name	Canadian National Institute for the Blind. Ontario Division. Simcoe/Muskoka District. Barrie Office
Description (Service)	Vision Mate volunteers provide one-on-one sighted assistance and companionship for one or two hours per week for a person who is blind or partially sighted approved activities include reading, organizing, walking, assisting with errands and/or outings, social visiting volunteers complete an interview, orientation and training two character references and a police record check with a vulnerable sector check required Barrie office is part of Ontario North Region, other Ontario North region offices are located in MacTier, Sudbury, Sault Ste. Marie, Thunder Bay and Timmins
Eligibility	Volunteers: 19 year(s) and up Clients: CNIB adult clients
Application	Call 1-800-563-0887 or email guy.carriere@cnib.ca for Vision Mate inquiries
Languages	English; French - Website
Fees	None

Location Information

Areas Served	Muskoka District ; Simcoe County
Description (Site)	CNIB Community Hub in Barrie is located at the intersection of Collier St and Mulcaster St.
Located In Community	Barrie
Address & Map	90 Collier St, Unit 5 Barrie, ON Canada L4M 0J3
Intersection	Collier St and Mulcaster St
Mailing Address	90 Collier St, Unit 5 Barrie, ON Canada L4M 0J3
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

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