[humanser] Seeking info on completing my first community outreachevent

[Anjelina Cruz]

Thank you for this helpful info and the confidents boost. :)
I'm working on getting copies of the forms and will be able to use my
laptop since there will be a place I can recharge it if the battery
goes.
I'll be sure to let you all know hthe event turns outgoes.

On 9/5/13, Darla Rogers <djrogers0628 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Good points, Quinto; the more comfortable you are, usually, they are
> comfortable, too, and do ask if they have questions; if they turn out to be
> the same old questions they really should know, I'm not sure what I'd do,
> and personal questions, IMO, are not appropriate.
> 	I recently had a client; I left something somewhere, and we stood up
> to walk over, and I took his right arm; he acted like he had been a sighted
> guide forever, and I pointed out to him, one of his skills is openness and
> adaptability.
> Darla
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Quinto
> Sanchez
> Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2013 3:53 PM
> To: Human Services Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [humanser] Seeking info on completing my first community
> outreachevent
>
> Hi Angelina,
>
> You can do it but, I think in this type of setting a laptop is necessary so
> that you can write your notes. Be sure that you review the forms that they
> will be filling out so that you can understand what they are asking if they
> have any questions about what their filling  out. I wouldn't worry so much
> about loosing the person you're working with b/c if you are noticeably VI
> then they are more likely to be considerate not to walk off on you. You can
> also build rapport with them at the beginning, and let them know in a
> playful manner so that they won't feel uncomfortable....  "ok just don't
> walk away from me because I won't find you" or something like that to where
> they know that you are visually impaired right from the start. With them
> knowing that you are VI from the start will more likely lead them to be
> more
> cooperative with you. Hopefully these tips help you.
>
> Quinto
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Anjelina Cruz" <anjelinac26 at gmail.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2013 2:47 PM
> To: <humanser at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [humanser] Seeking info on completing my first community
> outreachevent
>
>> Good afternoon,
>> I hope everyone is doing well. For anyone who has experiences with
>> large gatherings and community events, I need a boost of confidents or
>> honest observations of challenges you may have faced in large
>> settings.
>> I'm in my last semester toward a bachelors of social Work degree which
>> requires completing an internship. In a few weeks I'll be one of many
>> ambassadors at a community event for homeless people. Homeless Project
>> Connect brings together as many services possible for a person who is
>> homeless with the end goal of finding them the help they may need.
>> The event will be held in a large complex on two floors with booths
>> and tables. As an ambassador we are asked to write down information
>> about the person in a designated folder as they go throughout the
>> process of obtaining the specific services they need. For instance, if
>> they need a birth certificate, I will be responsible for walking with
>> them to the Vital Statistics table as well as helping them fill out
>> the information form at Vital Stats.
>>
>> As long as I could have the forms sent to me in an electronic form,
>> I've considered using my laptop; however my battery does not hold a
>> charge very well. How would you handle this type of situation?  I
>> don't mind asking questions to find specific tables, but what if my
>> client walks away from me and I can't find him or her?
>> Since everyone will be writing notes on each person they assist,
>> information they requested, observations about the person, or
>> questions the person may have so the coordinator can follow up with
>> each client, how could I effectively complete this task?
>>
>> Thank you all for your input and advice.
>> --
>> Anjelina
>>
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Anjelina