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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=409262521-01092010><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=6><STRONG>I think it is time I step in and introduce myself;
although I tend to lurk more, as I am a Canadian. I grew up with volunteering in
my blood so I've done a fair bit of it. I've done tutoring for blind/vi computer
and braille skills, reception in various places, and currently, work various
reception and other activities with the Canadian Red Cross, which I thoroughly
enjoy ... one of the best places I've found to be most accepting and making
accomodations so I can do my job. At first, I almost quit when we were dealing
with accessibility issues with their server through my laptop; however, that has
been all resolved, and things are going quite well, especially my dog is very
well-received there, with his own Red Cross bandana that was specially made
for him.</STRONG></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=409262521-01092010><STRONG><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=6>Over time, I will be doing more volunteer work with the
SPCA, to coincide with my business I am starting in October. I will be running a
pet and house sitting service.</FONT></STRONG></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=409262521-01092010><STRONG><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=6>I also sit on a variety of committees, including two
subcommittees of the city council for my city plus Guide Dogs for the
Blind.</FONT></STRONG></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=409262521-01092010><STRONG><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=6>Despite the amount of volunteer work I've gained, and on my
resume, I've had not had success in locating suitable employment under my
experiences and educational background, after graduating college 2 years ago, so
have decided to go through the self-employment route, so I can continue to do
volunteer work with RC, etc.</FONT></STRONG></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=409262521-01092010><STRONG><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=6>I hope this list will expand, and I hope to be able to give
ideas, suggestions/recommendations, etc to the members on the list, for those
starting out the volunteer route. I've been doing volunteer work ever since
being out of high school, so doing it is "old hat" for
me.</FONT></STRONG></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV align=left><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=6>Jennifer McEachen and
"Nixon"</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=left><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=6>Guide Dogs for the Blind,
Inc.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=left><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=6>Alumni Association Board of
Directors and secretary</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=left><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=6><A
href="mailto:jenandnixon@gmail.com">jenandnixon@gmail.com</A> / <A
href="mailto:jmceachen@guidedogs.com">jmceachen@guidedogs.com</A></FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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<FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> community-service-bounces@nfbnet.org
[mailto:community-service-bounces@nfbnet.org] <B>On Behalf Of
</B>bookwormahb@earthlink.net<BR><B>Sent:</B> Sunday, August 15, 2010 7:51
AM<BR><B>To:</B> Community-service@nfbnet.org<BR><B>Subject:</B>
[Community-service] new to the list<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hi all,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I'm new to the list. My name is Ashley.
I am a young adult who graduated from Marymount University in May 2009 with a BA
in liberal studies. Currently I am looking for work which is tough for
anyone looking for entry level employment. I want to work in public
affairs or public relations for a nonprofit or work in an outreach
capacity. Ideally I'd like my job to support an organization who helps
people.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I love volunteering and believe community service
really helps us grow, network and learn new skills. I helped campus
ministry with some outreach projects when I was a student. Currently I
don't do any volunteer work but I hope that changes if the organizations I
called respond to me. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I joined to find out what other blind people are
doing for community service and how you do your work.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Take care.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Ashley</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>