[Nfbv-announce] Fw: VA Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired Summer Mentor Position Reposting

[Mark W. Roane]

We have been asked to forward the following information.  If you have any questions, please do not reply to this email but contact Daniel Ashman using the information provided below.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Ashman, Daniel (DBVI) 
To: mwroane at mindspring.com 
Sent: Friday, March 06, 2015 2:29 PM
Subject: VA Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired Summer Mentor Position Reposting


Mark,

 

As we enter into the final full month before the application for the summer Mentors at the VA Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired is due I am hoping to be able to repost the recruitment letter to the listserv. I would be very appreciative if this could happen again.

 

Seeking: Blind Mentors for 2015 LIFE Program 

Are you ready to be an agent of change with the blind and vision impaired youth of Virginia?

 

The Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired (VRCBVI) is seeking three blind college students or young professionals to be mentors for our 2015 Learning Independence, Feeling Empowered (LIFE) Program. Mentors will work alongside our instructional staff in areas which may include but are not limited to: Braille, Cooking Skills, Access Technology, and College 101 as well as during after-hours confidence building activities. If you are enthusiastic about giving back to the next generation of blind and vision impaired youth and you want to have fun while working, then being a mentor in the 2015 LIFE Program is the place for you. It is highly encouraged for mentors to be available the weeks of June 14-July 12, 2015 for training and orientation to the VRCBVI. The 2015 LIFE Program will take place July 12-August 14, 2015 on the campus of VRCBVI in Richmond, Virginia.

 

LIFE is a five week residential summer program for high school-aged blind and vision impaired youth  who want to learn the skills of blindness, participate in a college preparation or career exploration program, develop a positive attitude about blindness, and have fun while getting to know their blind peers. 

 

Ideally mentoring candidates will possess:

·         Excellent blindness skills specifically the ability to travel independently using a long white cane or dog guide

·         Be available from June 14-August 14, 2015

·         Be able to work 40 hours a week which includes evenings and weekends

·         Be able to communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisor 

·         Possess maturity and patience, and the ability to work as part of a team 

·         Enjoy teaching and have an enthusiastic sense of adventure

·         Ability to live in the dorm apartments on the VRCBVI campus

·         Pass a background check

 

Rate of pay: $9.00 an hour plus room and board

 

To learn more contact 804-371-3339 or if interested submit the following to Daniel Ashman by mail, 401 Azalea Avenue, Richmond, VA 23227 or by email to daniel.ashman at dbvi.virginia.gov: 

·         Cover Letter

·         Resume

·         Three professional references

·         500 word essay explaining why you would be the best candidate for the position and the role mentoring has played in your success

 

All applications must be received by no later than March 31, 2015

 

 

Thank you,

 

Daniel

 

Daniel J. Ashman

Activities and Special Projects Coordinator

Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind & Vision Impaired

401 Azalea Avenue

Richmond, Virginia 23227

Phone: 804.371.3339

Email: daniel.ashman at dbvi.virginia.gov

Twitter: @VRCBVI_Strong

Facebook: VDBVI

Worldwide Web: http://www.vrcbvi.org

 

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