[Community-service] BBBS

Tue Dec 3 19:32:54 UTC 2013

Well, if I were in your place, I would start by getting the blind thing out-of-the-way first. If you were first activity is sort of an icebreaker or get to know each other thing, I would ask the little if she has any questions about me and tell her it's okay to ask about my eyes. This will put her at ease instead of on eggshells. Then you can progress to what her interests are and what activities you guys could do together.

This always work for me when I was teaching and tutoring college age students. Although I never worked with children, I also use this technique with children in my neighborhood, My friends children, nieces and nephews, etc. Talking about your vision right up front relieves the pressure on both you and the other person, because the only thing society teaches us about disability is not to talk about it. Once you have eliminated this stigma, You can move on to what's really important.

Anyway, there's my two cents. I hope it helps. Good luck and please keep us all posted.

Michele

Michele Mitchell
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On Dec 2, 2013, at 2:19 PM, Bobbi Pompey <pompey2010 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> They are completely up to me. As long as my Little is alright with if of course. 
> 
> Bobbi A. L. Pompey
> (336) 988-6375
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> On Dec 2, 2013, at 3:10 AM, Catherine Michele Mitchell <michmitch66 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> Bobbi,
>> 
>> Are the activities completely up to you, or do you have guidelines or suggestions or even requirements provided by the program or the school?
>> Michele
>> 
>> Michele Mitchell
>> Tupperware Consultant
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>> 
>> On Dec 2, 2013, at 12:35 AM, Darian <dsmithnfb at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> I think that the best way that you figure that out is simply by getting to know her 
>>> As you do that, you'll get a better idea of what activities to do together
>>> 
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>>> On Dec 1, 2013, at 9:14 PM, Bobbi Pompey <pompey2010 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> She will be between second and fourth grades. I'm looking for things that we can do once the relationship has be established and I've visited a few times. 
>>>> 
>>>> Bobbi A. L. Pompey
>>>> (336) 988-6375
>>>> pompey2010 at yahoo.com 
>>>> http://pompey2050.wix.com/bobbi-pompey
>>>> 
>>>> On Dec 1, 2013, at 11:56 PM, Darian <dsmithnfb at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>> Will this person be a high school students or a middle school students?
>>>>> Maybe you'll want to spend the first day talking, getting to know. Maybe she should show you her favorite places on campus
>>>>> 
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>>>>> On Dec 1, 2013, at 5:04 PM, Bobbi Pompey <pompey2010 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>>> I will be there for an hour each week. Usually during lunch or their free period. We will be somewhere on the school's campus. 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Bobbi A. L. Pompey
>>>>>> (336) 988-6375
>>>>>> pompey2010 at yahoo.com 
>>>>>> http://pompey2050.wix.com/bobbi-pompey
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> On Dec 1, 2013, at 6:55 PM, Darian <dsmithnfb at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Hi Bobbi, 
>>>>>>> That sounds like a wonderful opportunity.
>>>>>>> Because you're doing this within the context of school, that might limit the amount of activities you could do in only that your Limited to just one setting.  Do you have any guidelines or a information as it relates to what exactly you will be doing?
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>  If you don't know things like during what point of the day you will be mentoring, where you'll be allowed to go, it may be difficult to get any sort of advice. I would wait until you get your assignment before looking to detailed into things.  When you have an idea, please let us know what you know so that we can come up with some ideas with you.
>>>>>>>   Thanks for asking, and we look forward to working with you.
>>>>>>> 
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>>>>>>> On Dec 1, 2013, at 3:36 PM, Bobbi Pompey <pompey2010 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Hello, 
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> I am going to be volunteering with Big Brother Big Sister. I haven't been matched with a Little Sister yet, and I would only see her at school. Has anyone else worked with them? Did your visual impairment impact your performance? What activities would you recommend doing with her? 
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Thanks, 
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Bobbi A. L. Pompey
>>>>>>>> (336) 988-6375
>>>>>>>> pompey2010 at yahoo.com 
>>>>>>>> http://pompey2050.wix.com/bobbi-pompey
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