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The deadline to apply as an adult volunteer for the 2017 National
Federation of the Blind Youth Slam is fast approaching! The NFB Youth
Slam program is a weeklong learning opportunity for high school students
in a wide-variety of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)
disciplines. In order to make this program a success we need your help!
Please help us engage, inspire, and encourage the next generation of
blind scientists, engineers, programmers, and mathematicians to consider
STEM careers. While some falsely believe these careers are not for blind
students, the NFB is here to transform dreams into reality. <br>
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Volunteers are needed to help our students learn new skills, build
confidence, and increase their science literacy. They can serve in a
variety of capacities including: helping to prepare materials, teaching a
class, providing support to students both in and outside of class,
helping execute program logistics (i.e., set up and tear down, material
distribution), providing navigational support for students (i.e., talking
signs), etc. Volunteers will be needed Friday, July 21 - Saturday, July
29, 2017.<br>
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The deadline to apply is Friday, February 17. Visit
<a href="https://nfb.org/youth-slam-volunteer-application">
https://nfb.org/youth-slam-volunteer-application</a> to apply now! For
more information about NFB Youth Slam volunteer opportunities, please
visit
<a href="http://blindscience.org/nfb-youth-slam-volunteer-page">
http://blindscience.org/nfb-youth-slam-volunteer-page</a>. If you have
additional questions, contact us at (410) 659-9314, extension 2418, or
email <a href="mailto:STEM@nfb.org">STEM@nfb.org</a>. <br>
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Join us as we continue to raise expectations and make history at what
promises to be the best NFB Youth Slam yet!<br>
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