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From: <b>Amy C. Phelps, CRC, NOMC<br>
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Assistant Director for Instruction <br><br>
Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind & Vision
Impaired<br><br>
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Are you ready to make a difference and have an adventure? The LIFE
Program (Learning Independence, Feeling Empowered) is looking for
passionate blind mentors for Summer 2026! Who are ready to work hard,
have fun, and inspire teens. <br><br>
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The LIFE Program is a four-week summer program for teens (ages 1418) who
are blind or have low vision. Held at the Virginia Rehabilitation Center
for the Blind and Vision Impaired (VRCBVI) in Richmond, VA, LIFE is an
excellent opportunity for students to learn the skills of blindness, gain
independence and confidence through hands-on learning and exciting
activities like white water rafting, high ropes courses, and
more.<br><br>
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As a mentor, youll:
<ul>
<li>Be at the heart of the students journey
<li>Serve as a positive role model
<li>Inspire blind and vision impaired teens to discover whats possible
</ul><br>
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What youll get:<br><br>
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$20/hour<br><br>
Room and board<br><br>
An unforgettable summer making a real impact!<br><br>
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For more information see the attached flyer, scan the below QR Code or go
to: <a href="tinyurl.htm"><b>tinyurl.com/LIFEMentor2026</a> <br>
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For Additional information or if you have any questions, call: Amy Phelps
at (804) 371-3052 or email at
<a href="mailto:amy.phelps@dbvi.virginia.gov">
amy.phelps@dbvi.virginia.gov</a><br><br>
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Looking forward to an exciting summer! <br><br>
<b><br>
Amy C. Phelps, CRC, NOMC<br>
</b><br>
Assistant Director for Instruction <br><br>
Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind & Vision Impaired<br>
Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired<br>
401 Azalea Ave, Richmond, VA 23227<br>
Office: 804-371-3052<br>
Fax: 804-371-3092<br><br>
Email Address:
<a href="mailto:amy.phelps@dbvi.virginia.gov">
amy.phelps@dbvi.virginia.gov</a><br><br>
<a href="https://www.vrcbvi.virginia.gov/">Virginia Rehabilitation Center
for the Blind and Vision Impaired</a><br><br>
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