[blindkid] Fw: Cabs mentoring program

[Melissa Green]

We are still seeking mentors.
Please post on relevant websites.  Feel free to distribute to other lists and interested parties.

The Colorado association of blind students

CABS
Is looking for a few good men and women to become Mentors for young blind students.  

Mentors should be:

Legally blind;

High school graduate

Reside, attend school, or training in the state of Colorado 

Interested in working with blind youth or young adults

Attend mentor training sessions and other related activities

Communicate with both the mentee and other mentors 

Good listener

Encouraging 

Supportive

Patient 

Flexible

Dependable

Committed

Possess a positive attitude about blindness

Demonstrate good blindness skills 

and, be:

Tolerant and respectful of individual differences

If you are interested in becoming a mentor and influencing the lives of blind students.  Complete the application below. 

Submit completed application by August 3.

Email completed applications to the following address.  

Melissa Green

Graduate56 at juno.com

P.S.
The application is also attached.

 


Cabs Mentor application

 

Name:

Address:

Home Phone:

School Phone:

Cell Phone:

Email address:

What is your course of study in school?

List your hobbies, and interests.

Why do you want to be a mentor for blind students?

Have you ever been a mentor?

Have you ever had a mentor or mentors in your life?  if so, how would you describe their impact on your life?

Do you have any mentors in your life right now?

What do you believe the role of a mentor is?

Do you understand the commitment that being a mentor requires?

Do you believe that you can make this commitment?

Do you have volunteer/ work experience?

Do you have experience working with blind children or youth?

Cordially, 
Melissa Green
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