[humanser] introduction

Mon Dec 30 15:49:08 UTC 2013

Darla,

Yes, and the AmeriCorps participant gets that money and can do whatever.  I 
was done with college when I was eligible to apply for the money, and I had 
some years in which to collect it.  Silly me went past the time for applying 
and collecting as far as I know.  I didn't get in the program at the first 
semester, so ended up qualifying as quarter time and am able to do another 
stint under AmeriCorps if I want to do that.  My state also said a similar 
program called Commonwealth Corps.

Sandy

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From: "Darla Rogers" <djrogers0628 at gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, December 30, 2013 1:17 AM
To: "'Human Services Mailing List'" <humanser at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [humanser] introduction

> Dear Sandy,
>
> If Ashley did join AmeriCorps , is there not a portion of their stipend 
> put away for college?
> Curiously, Darla
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sandy
> Sent: Monday, December 30, 2013 12:11 AM
> To: Human Services Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [humanser] introduction
>
> Ashley,
>
> For almost ten years I was coordinator of a program that matched, trained, 
> placed volunteers in the community with people who were legally blind, or 
> at the beginning of sight loss.  My volunteers helped with driving tasks, 
> shopping,  writing checks/mail reading, and some helped in the office.  I 
> worked there with no Master's.  A part of the job was outreach at 
> community agencies and events to publicize our agency, educated those like 
> visiting nurses in dealing with blind people, and I was in some groups 
> with a variety of others who did similar work for their nonprofits.  I 
> also got to write the newsletter, and to plan leisure activities.  Reading 
> this now makes me sort of wish I were there now; after all the years I 
> wanted another type of work.  When I found what I wanted, a more advanced 
> degree was needed.  Now it is not enough experience in general, not 
> experience with a specific population of people, or not a more advanced 
> degree.  Does all of this ever end?  Maybe it never does end.
>
> I believe you can for sure be in case work (there is some type of short 
> course available that gives a certificate in that field).  Perhaps you can 
> try for an Americorps position which gives you training and some income. 
> I did part of an internship where I also served in Americorps.  You do not 
> need to be in college, though many Americorps workers are college 
> students.
>
> Hope this is of some help.
>
>
> Sandy
>
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> From: "JD Townsend" <43210 at Bellsouth.net>
> Sent: Sunday, December 29, 2013 11:26 PM
> To: "Human Services Mailing List" <humanser at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [humanser] introduction
>
>>
>> Hello and glad to have you on the list.
>>
>> Doing volunteer work will put your foot in the door.  A master's
>> degree helps, but much of the work in human services are done by case
>> managers and community organizers, folks with your qualifications.
>>
>> Your screen reader ought to be able to work in forms mode, a little
>> practice will get you used to  tabbing between fields.
>>
>> JD
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Ashley Bramlett
>> Sent: Sunday, December 29, 2013 7:45 PM
>> To: Human Services Mailing List
>> Subject: [humanser] introduction
>>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> This list has picked up steam in the last month or so. That is great.
>> I’m mostly a lurker, but with some time on my hands I wanted to
>> introduce myself and ask questions.
>>
>> I  noticed that many human service jobs require drivers licenses so
>> its good that you all are discussing it. I am glad to see some of you
>> have overcome the hurtles and are in your chosen field; we have
>> accessibility to computers issues and also the constant education
>> about what we can do issue.
>>
>> Well, about myself.
>> I am a young visually impaired adult in Virginia. I grew up legally
>> blind as well and received accomodations in public school.  I also use
>> blindness tools where needed such as my white cane and braille and
>> Jaws. I have fairly good central vision.
>>
>> I am a Graduate of Marymount University with a BA in liberal studies;
>> long story, but I could not decide on a major and was too discouraged
>> with my original major of elementary education; so being a liberal
>> studies major meant that I combined two fields of study to complete my
>> degree; those fields were social science which mainly used my
>> psychology classes, and communication.
>>
>> I just earned a certificate in writing from our community college this
>> year, Northern virginia community college, nova, for short.
>> Currently, I’m trying very hard to get volunteer experience in an
>> office and also assist people. I love the idea of assisting people at 
>> work.
>>
>> My career goal now is actually to just get an entry level office
>> position as a clerical assistant or program assistant.
>> Its extremely hard though because everyone wants you to have
>> experience already, but you need a job for that experience. I had
>> internships in the government and at national crime prevention
>> council, but this is not enough experience.
>> I’m also exploring careers to decide if I want to pursue something as
>> a professional and therefore go back to get a masters degree.
>>
>> That is why I’m on this list. If  I were to pursue a human service
>> career, I’d likely need a masters.
>> I would go into  either social work, case work, an outreach
>> coordinator, volunteer coordinator, those positions to assist low
>> income people find housing which I’m not sure what its called, or just
>> something in community outreach.
>> Other career interests I have are in communications which will not
>> require a masters; I love writing and putting people’s stories down;
>> so I could also see myself in development, event planning, public
>> affairs, journalism, and marketing.
>>
>> I would like to know who you all are and how you got into the field.
>> Given that I am not crazy about getting a masters as its so much work
>> and research, undergrad was a struggle with access to texts , I want
>> to get into something with a BA.
>>
>> I want to know if you can do something human service driven with a
>> Bachelors.
>> If so, what? I see most of you have masters degrees. A few of you have
>> a BSW though.
>>
>> I realize you may be stuck at a certain level without that lovely
>> masters, but can you get into something with a bachelors? Could I be a
>> coordinator of community programs or do something with case work at a 
>> nonprofit?
>> Another benefit to working like this, even as assistant to a manager,
>> is you get a feel for if you like the work, before spending a fortune
>> on grad school.
>> Thanks for ideas. I have some questions about accomodations too which
>> will assist with any field.
>>
>> Ashley
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>> Helping the light dependent to see.
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