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Populations Served

  • Adults
  • People with Disabilities
  • Seniors

Competencies/Skills

  • Communication
  • Social Skills
  • Teamwork
  • Technological Literacy

Opportunity last updated: September 17th

Cnib

Call Volunteers

  • Barrier-Free AccessBarrier-Free Access
  • Flexible HoursFlexible Hours

Do you enjoy speaking on the phone and have great communication skills? Are you compassionate, friendly and comfortable connecting with people?  Looking to build your administrative experience? This is a great opportunity to strengthen your communication, organization, documentation and computer skills while making a difference.  CNIB is looking for Call Volunteers to support Mobile Hubs and other CNIB programs and events across Alberta and the Northwest Territories.  Training and support is provided.

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Volunteer Duties

  • Make approximately 40–80 calls per month, depending on upcoming events and your schedule.
  • Contact participants about upcoming Mobile Hubs, programs and events.
  • Share event details and answer basic questions.
  • Record call outcomes and update information.
  • Follow up with participants when needed.

Age Requirements

Must be 18 years old or above

Other Requirements

  • Friendly, compassionate and comfortable speaking with others.
  • Confident using the phone and making outgoing calls.
  • Organized, reliable and detail-oriented.
  • Interested in building administrative and communication skills.
  • Comfortable using a computer, email and Microsoft Teams.
  • Able to work independently from home.
  • Respectful of confidential information.
  • Personal phone, computer and internet are required.

Schedule

  • Flexible

Organization

Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB)

Time Commitment

Continuing commitment

Type of Opportunity

Administrative & Office Work,Behind the Scenes,Community Engagement,Health, Wellness & Recreation,Mental Well-Being

Application Type

Basic

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We'll just need a bit of information so we can pass your application along to Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB).

Volunteers can sign up for up to 3 continuing commitment opportunities for immediate referrals. If you signed up for more than 3, a Volunteer Lethbridge staff member will connect with you before making new referrals.