[Community-service] about the list serve

[Darian Smith]

In the spirit of Ana’s suggestion of reminding and refreshing I wanted to share just one more time the purpose of our list just so people are aware of it.
 The purpose of this list is to promote jointly the positive philosophy of the National Federation of the Blind and the positive effects that community service and service learning have on self and country from the blind person's perspective. This list will also promote and encourage involvement in community service and service learning in order to demonstrate actively the philosophy of the National Federation of the Blind at the local, state, and national levels of the organization.

Discussion topics can include how to find a service opportunity, personal experiences with service projects, alternative techniques for effectively performing tasks on the project site, and strategies for appropriately educating supervisors, volunteers, and other members of the volunteer community about the abilities of the blind in the service setting. Postings of service opportunities from organizations (e.g., AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, Habitat for Humanity, and the United Way) and other opportunities that would be beneficial to individuals looking to get involved in community service are welcome. Accounts of service projects taken on by chapters, divisions, and affiliates are also welcome as they function as positive examples of the National Federation of the Blind in the community service arena. Announcements concerning the activities of the National Federation of the Blind Community Service Division, including communications from the 
Darian Smith
President, National Federation  of the Blind Community Service Division

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E-mail: president at nfbcommunityservice.org <mailto:president at nfbcommunityservice.org>
 
(415)215-9809

 

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expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
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