[NFBV-Announce] We All Have the Ability to Be A Powerful Mentor, So Why Not?

[Sarah Patnaude]

>>> A Message from Kathryn Webster, Project RISE Program Coordinator:
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>>> Good morning Virginia family,
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>>> As our third year of RISE is knee-deep in preparation, we are seeking ambitious, independent, confident, and experienced mentors who possess positive blindness philosophy to serve as core mentors for the 2019-20 academic year! Below, you will find a program description, as well as expectations and responsibilities. Deadline is July 15, so please consider this great opportunity to give back!
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>>> Mentor Responsibilities
>>> Northern Virginia Mentor Time commitment: 10 hrs a month - 5 Hours a month for events, 1.5 hours a week in addition to monthly events
>>> Statewide Mentor Time commitment: 10 hrs a month (with more time committed for weekend programming and less during off-months)
>>> Directly report to the program coordinator, including concerns, challenges, staffing issues, and other relevant information
>>> Serve on a collaborative team of mentors and coordinators
>>> Serve as point of contact for a small group (3-5) of students
>>> Attend all sessions throughout the academic year
>>> Northern Virginia Mentors – Mostly the first Saturday of every month (September – April, excluding January), in addition to the weekends of August 16, November 1, February 7, and a weekend in May
>>> Statewide Mentors – Weekends of August 16, November 1, February 7, and a weekend in May
>>> Submit, to the coordinators,  monthly individual student reports to track progress, measure improvement, and present recommendations within one week of the session
>>> Follow-up with assigned students in between events and assist in giving feedback to students on their writing assignments
>>> Complete any other duties as assigned by program coordinator
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>>> Requirements for Personnel Contractors
>>> All those contracted to provide services are required to go through a background check, performed by the state of Virginia.
>>> If awarded a contract, individuals will be providing services subject to the terms outlined in the independent contract provided to you by the program coordinator.
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>>> Next Steps
>>> If interested, send a letter of interest to Kathryn Webster, Program Coordinator, at rise at nfbv.org by Monday, July 15, 2019. Interviews will be coordinated dependent on your qualifications and experience. Mentor training will take place in early August dependent on the group’s schedule and availability.
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>>> About Project RISE
>>> Program Description
>>> Project RISE, (Resilience, Independence, Self-Advocacy, Employment) is a transition program, focusing on providing blind and low vision students with the skills necessary to become competitively employed. These skills will be useful whether the students attend an institution of higher education, a vocational school, or enter the job market directly after high school. Project RISE combines the knowledge of successful blind professionals, the positive philosophy of the NFB, and a strong curriculum to give blind students, between the ages of 14-21, the skills and confidence they need to be successful. This program changes the future of blind students across our state. Project RISE conducts a 10-month program in Northern Virginia and a quarterly program for qualified statewide students.
>>> Throughout the program, Northern Virginia students meet one Saturday a month for five hours, participating in workshops designed to make them more competitive in the job market. Some topic areas include: travel and transportation, wellness and fitness, cultural excursions, independent daily living skills, communication and interview techniques, and dressing appropriately for job settings. Throughout Project RISE, students have access to successful blind mentors. Finally, students receive some kind of work experience during the summer months. The Saturday programs will run from September to April, with the first and last program sessions as weekends in August and May involving students across the nation.
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>>> Let’s energize our youth!
>>> Kathryn Webster
>>> Program Coordinator | Project RISE
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