[NFBMO] Mission BEAM - Job Announcement

[Jenny Carmack]

Hello All;

Mission BEAM (Blindness Empowerment, Advocacy, & Mentoring) is the NFB of
Missouri's program for blind/low vision  transition age students. This
program provides one-to-one mentoring with students.  We are currently
looking for blind/low vision adults to mentor students.  Below and attached
is the job announcement with the application link.  If you are interested
in being a role model please complete the application.  If you know someone
who would be a good mentor you are welcome to share this information with
them.  Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions.

Thank you,
Jenny Carmack MEd
NFB of Missouri 1st Vice President
Mission BEAM Program Coordinator
jcarmack at nfbmo.org or youth-programs at nfbmo.org
call or text: 314-239-9776
Dream big, anything is possible!




*National Federation of the Blind of Missouri*

*Mission BEAM Mentor Job Announcement*



*Job Title: Mentor for Blind/visually impaired youth   *



The National Federation of the Blind of Missouri, Mission Beam is looking
for successful blind/low vision individuals who are proficient in blindness
skills, alternative techniques, and who are interested in empowering youth
through this mentorship program. Mentors will guide blind and visually
impaired youth as they acquire blindness skills in the areas of:
self-advocacy, peer mentoring, independent-living, and career readiness.



*Requirements*:

*Mentors must have effective communication skills.

* Mentors must be able to spend 5 - 8 hours per month with the assigned
mentee.

* Mentors must be able to travel independently.

* Mentors must have knowledge of the use of accessible technology for the
blind.

*Mentors must be available to meet monthly in a group session facilitated
by the Program Coordinator.

* Mentors must be at least 22 years of age and have at least 2 years of
successful work-based experience.

*Mentors must pass a background check.



Submit application, references, and resume by going to *www.nfbmo.org/BEAM*
<http://www.nfbmo.org/BEAM>

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and all blind people in the United States. We know that blindness is not 
the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the 
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles 
between blind people and our dreams. Our collective power, determination, 
and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.


 
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