{"id":8219,"date":"2017-10-06T10:03:24","date_gmt":"2017-10-06T14:03:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/?page_id=8219"},"modified":"2022-07-19T15:37:13","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T19:37:13","slug":"become-a-volunteer-or-an-intern","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/get-involved\/become-a-volunteer-or-an-intern\/","title":{"rendered":"Become a volunteer or an intern"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6714 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/blogue-bienfaits-des-camps-dete.jpg\" alt=\"Groupe d'enfants dans un camp d'\u00e9t\u00e9\" width=\"840\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/blogue-bienfaits-des-camps-dete.jpg 840w, https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/blogue-bienfaits-des-camps-dete-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/blogue-bienfaits-des-camps-dete-768x393.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Become a Volunteer<\/h2>\n<h3>Considering giving us a little of your time?<br \/>\nWe thank you in advance for thinking of the Quebec Foundation for the Blind.<\/h3>\n<p>Several opportunities and activities are available to you. We encourage you to read the information below, followed by filling in <a href=\"https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/demande-benevoles-appels.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>this form<\/strong><\/a> <em>(in French &#8211; call 514-259-9470 ext. 229 if you need help to fill out the form)<\/em>. You will then receive by email regular volunteering opportunities related to your interests.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Are you a dynamic, sporty person with excellent interpersonal skills, who loves our youths? Consider volunteering as a:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>You can volunteer as:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<ul>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-7548 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/devenir-benevole-guide-animateur.png\" alt=\"Become Volunteer - Guide - Facilitator\" width=\"278\" height=\"163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/devenir-benevole-guide-animateur.png 405w, https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/devenir-benevole-guide-animateur-150x88.png 150w, https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/devenir-benevole-guide-animateur-300x176.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 278px) 100vw, 278px\" \/>Guide-Facilitator (cultural and recreational activities);<\/li>\n<li>Camp Instructor (day camps and summer camps);<\/li>\n<li>Skiing or Snowboarding Instructor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong>Skiing or Snowboarding Instructor<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-8249 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/header-devenir-benevole-web.jpg\" alt=\"Header image for Become a volunteer or an intern - counsellors with young blind persons\" width=\"345\" height=\"137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/header-devenir-benevole-web.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/header-devenir-benevole-web-150x60.jpg 150w, https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/header-devenir-benevole-web-300x119.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/header-devenir-benevole-web-768x305.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/header-devenir-benevole-web-1024x407.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 345px) 100vw, 345px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>Are you particularly at ease on skis or a snowboard and would like to teach these techniques to a blind person on the slopes? We will provide you with the necessary training. Our ski trips take place on Saturdays during the winter. As a volunteer, you can join one or more outings. Interested? Contact Alexandre at 514-259-9470, ext. 229, or by email at <a href=\"mailto:alexandre@aveugles.org\"><strong>jacinthe@aveugles.org<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h3><strong>Are you a dynamic person and want to offer your time or professional experience for various activities? <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>These are the volunteering opportunities that are available to you:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<ul>\n<li>Fundraising (shows, special events, subway stations, Christmas basket project, packaging at grocery stores, etc.);<\/li>\n<li>Visibility of the Foundation (public places, festivals, kiosks, etc.);<\/li>\n<li>Professional expertise (graphic design, sponsorship request, SEO, translation, photography, public relations, blogging, copywriting, video editing, etc.);<\/li>\n<li>Special events (standby team, committees, first aid workers);<\/li>\n<li>Administrative tasks (data entry, calls to donors, etc.).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong>Guide-Facilitator<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-8248 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/header-simpliquer-web.jpg\" alt=\"Header Get involved - Become a volunteer or an intern - A counseller with a group of young blind people\" width=\"354\" height=\"141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/header-simpliquer-web.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/header-simpliquer-web-150x60.jpg 150w, https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/header-simpliquer-web-300x119.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/header-simpliquer-web-768x305.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/header-simpliquer-web-1024x407.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 354px) 100vw, 354px\" \/><\/h3>\n<div class=\"vc_toggle_content\">\n<p>Would you like to participate in recreational activities and sports? Love challenges and children? Perhaps you would be interested in becoming a Guide-Facilitator for visually impaired youths!<\/p>\n<p>The Activities Department of the Quebec Foundation for the Blind offers various activities throughout the year to help break the isolation experienced by young people who have visual impairment: day camps, summer camps, La Ronde, water slides, horseback riding, canoe-camping, tourist outings, skiing, dog sledding, cooking classes, and more! We are presently seeking Guides-Facilitators to accompany youths during these activities and enable them to excel in a safe setting. To do this, we provide training for our guides. This is a unique experience that promises memorable moments and allows our youths to live like their peers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-7484 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/PIX-telephone-1228102_640.jpg\" alt=\"Land-line phone\" width=\"214\" height=\"136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/PIX-telephone-1228102_640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/PIX-telephone-1228102_640-150x95.jpg 150w, https:\/\/fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/PIX-telephone-1228102_640-300x191.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 214px) 100vw, 214px\" \/><\/strong><strong>Volunteers making calls<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We are looking for volunteers on a regular basis to make calls to donors. You\u2019ll be asked to thank them, reach out, or provide them with information. Your help will be invaluable. You will contribute to improving the quality of life of blind people, enabling them to have low-cost housing, and to take part in sports and recreational activities despite their disability. <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fondationdesaveugles.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/demande-benevoles-appels.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">See offer details<\/a><\/strong> (in French).<\/p>\n<p>Interested in one of these opportunties? Fill out <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeWZPXKgcgN0tjnvVUzmAI-115-L-DcltRjf5lJsdBCY7hAgg\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>this form<\/strong><\/a> (in French) to ensure you keep up to date on our various openings. If you have questions, contact us at 514-259-9470 or <a href=\"mailto:alexandre@aveugles.org\"><strong>benevolat@aveugles.org<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Become an Intern<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>We would welcome communications, recreational, or philanthropy interns to help with social media, marketing, special events, sponsorship requests, donor relations, etc. This is a great way to get involved with the Foundation. Within a small team, you will have the opportunity to touch on several aspects and have great responsibilities assigned to you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>Would you like to be an intern at the Foundation, but there are currently no available openings? Please contact us by phone at 514-259-9470 or by email at <strong><a href=\"mailto:alexandre@aveugles.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">alexandre@aveugles.org<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Become a Volunteer Considering giving us a little of your time? We thank you in advance for thinking of the Quebec Foundation for the Blind. Several opportunities and activities are available to you. 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