[nagdu] TEAM MATES MENTORING

[Becky sabo]

Hi 
My name is Becky Sabo, I was wondering how to get involved in mentoring.
Thanks again
Becky and raven

-----Original Message-----
From: Linda Gwizdak <linda.gwizdak at cox.net>
Sent: Friday, December 04, 2009 10:58 AM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [nagdu] TEAM MATES MENTORING

Excellent, Julie!

I have also volunteered for one thing or another sinse my high school days. 
I volunteer for our local Humane Society in their Pet-Assisted Therapy 
program. I am their first disabled/service dog team to participate in the 
program.  Everyone loves Landon and Landon loves the rabbits, guinea pigs, 
and rats we bring with us on our visits to nursing homes and such.

I also volunteer with the Armed Services Y for the Paws That Heal program 
where we work with wounded warriors with depression or PTSD.  When I was a 
teen, I was a "candy striper" at a nursing home near my school.

Volunteering in our communities shows people that the blind and the disabled 
are "givers" and not just "takers".  that we matter and can give back to 
society as well.

Linda and Landon
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Julie J" <julielj at windstream.net>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, December 04, 2009 4:24 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] TEAM MATES MENTORING


> Thanks Marion!  It's been a really great experience.  There's the obvious 
> mentoring opportunity with the young lady, but I think also in a different 
> way I mentor everyone in that building.   It's been good for me too, 
> meeting and talking to new people.
>
> If there is anyone considering trying mentoring or who has questions about 
> it, I'd be happy to talk to you.   I think teamMates is only available in 
> Iowa and Nebraska, but I'm sure you could find something similar in your 
> local area.
>
> Julie
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Marion & Martin" <swampfox1833 at verizon.net>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 11:16 PM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] TEAM MATES MENTORING
>
>
>> Julie,
>>    All too often, blind people are seen as those in need of "carity" or 
>> volunteers. It's great to get out and show that we are volunteers, as 
>> well! La

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