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<DIV>Yasmin,</DIV>
<DIV>Yes it would be good to have the minutes, but maybe they are only given to
group members.</DIV>
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<DIV>A familiar story. Many college grads couldn’t find a job. I graduated
in 2009 from Marymount university with a BA in liberal studies, mainly a mix of
social science classes. When did you graduate?</DIV>
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<DIV>Yes its good you volunteered and thereby impressed employers. What did you
do for Smithsonian and library of congress? You are fortunate to volunteer
for not one but two large government institutions.</DIV>
<DIV>Actually I work temporarily for LOC in NLS but that ends in
september.</DIV>
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<DIV>I’ve faced barriers to volunteering because it seems like the staff aren’t
willing to find work I can do or train me to do it; might take a little longer
with a screen reader since I got to tab through stuff rather than
skimming. I have to explore line by line to familiarize myself with a new
website or database.</DIV>
<DIV>I’m sure they train other volunteers; everyone starts at the
beginning.</DIV>
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<DIV>I wanted to volunteer at well known places such as Red cross and
Smithsonian. Red cross gave me the run around, unfortunately. I have good
writing skills and a pleasant voice. Red Cross could have used my
communications skills in their development and communications team.</DIV>
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<DIV>I did all the volunteer background steps: the criminal background check,
filling out paperwork, attending a volunteer orientation, interviews etc.</DIV>
<DIV>But once jaws was installed at a computer there, the head of development
just kind of ingnored me when I came to work even though in the meeting he said
the right stuff. Another volunteer showed me the database sort of but I needed
training and assignments to do and all I did was help stuff envelopes wich
needed no vision and prior training.</DIV>
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<DIV>You are fortunate to volunteer with Smithsonian. I also wanted to volunteer
there. Again, I did the process: the application, interview, the check, and even
got a badge. They told me I’d work in the Accessibility office at the National
american history museum and I’d work on editing/transcribing documents into
braille; that would be my main task. Well when I interviewed with the
accessibility department they were noncommital and could not tell me a start
date, could not even load the demo of jaws because they didn’t have admin
rights,</DIV>
<DIV>could not tell me what assignments I’d have, etc. They failed to
follow up with me or return emails, so it didn’t work out; I called the program
coordinator requesting another volunteer placement, but she had none because it
was summer and they had interns.</DIV>
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<DIV>Later I wanted to volunteer again and when I contacted her, she said they
didn’t have a position. So that makes me wonder what you did for them? I
wanted to use my writing, research, and personal skills for them; I wanted to
assist them in the office doing tasks like answering phones, copying, maybe
delivering mail and other projects. I felt SI was a good place as it is well
known and I figured the government would find a placement for someone like me to
diversify their volunteer pool. Not the case.</DIV>
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<DIV>That said, I’m looking to volunteering </DIV>
<DIV>with the park service; so we’ll see. First I’m finishing my job.</DIV>
<DIV>As for coming to the meeting, ah that is quite a treck; I’m in the DC area,
not exactly in DC and that is a very long metro ride down there.</DIV>
<DIV>Thanks though.</DIV>
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<DIV>Ashley</DIV>
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<DIV style="font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A
title=Yasmin.Reyazuddin@montgomerycountymd.gov
href="mailto:Yasmin.Reyazuddin@montgomerycountymd.gov">Reyazuddin, Yasmin</A>
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<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, July 13, 2011 8:23 AM</DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=274260912-13072011><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face=Arial>Hi
Ashley and others, </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=274260912-13072011><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face=Arial>It
will be a great idea if we have the minutes of the organizing meeting posted on
the list. </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=274260912-13072011><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face=Arial>Ashley
You live in D.C. you can come to our chapter meeting this Saturday at the Silver
Spring Library. The meeting will be from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm. I have some ideas
for a service project for our chapter and we may discuss them.
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<DIV><SPAN class=274260912-13072011><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face=Arial>When I
finished school, I could not find a job. I volunteered at some well known places
such as Library of Congress and Smithsonian. That is how I got the job in
Montgomery county. My employers were impressed that I could volunteer my time
and to get to places. </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=274260912-13072011><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face=Arial>Now I
want to do more than just volunteer. I want to give back as we are having a
tough economic time. </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=274260912-13072011><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face=Arial>Also
there are legally blind or blind veterans who are in need of services.
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<DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Yasmin Reyazuddin </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV>Yasmin,</DIV>
<DIV>I am glad you had a good time. I may not make it to conventions due to
expense and other obligations at home not to mention the fear of the new
invasive TSA security measures when flying. Anyway, I too, hope this list is
more active.</DIV>
<DIV>What do you do for community service?</DIV>
<DIV>I’m going to make the next call, when you all have one.</DIV>
<DIV>I’ve always enjoyed volunteering and after my temporary four month job
ends, I’ll do more. I’m a young adult who needs a job but I don’t have much
experience. I see volunteering as a way to show my skills, try new ones,
network, and possibly get a job since volunteering can turn into a job.</DIV>
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<DIV>I’ve volunteered for political candidates, at my talking book library,
served food at a shelter with my church and did a few projects with campus
ministry such as stuffing backpacks after Huricane Catrina.</DIV>
<DIV>Actually I’m in the DC area not far from Rockville where you work.</DIV>
<DIV>Your name sounds very familiar; were'n’t you in a press release for
NFB?</DIV>
<DIV>I could actually get to rockville via metro. If your agency has openings
for someone doing clerical or communications work, let me know. We can chat off
list further, perhaps.</DIV>
<DIV>I have a general BA from Marymount university in
communications/psychology.</DIV>
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<DIV>Ashley</DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=089475313-12072011><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Hi Everyone,
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<DIV><SPAN class=089475313-12072011><FONT size=2 face=Arial>What a great meeting
we had last weekend at the convention. </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=089475313-12072011><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Yesterday, I signed
up for the list and thought about some service projects. I hope that there will
be some activity on this list. </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Yasmin Reyazuddin </FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Aging & Disability Services
</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Montgomery County Government
</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Department of Health & Human
Services </FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>401 Hungerford Drive (3rd floor)
</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Rockville MD 20850 </FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>240-777-0311 (MC311) </FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>240-777-1556 (personal) </FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>240-777-1495 (fax) </FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>office hours 8:30 am 5:00 pm
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