[NFBV-Announce] RISE Mentors Needed by August 10

[Sarah Patnaude]

> From Kathryn Webster
Project RISE, Program Coordinator
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> Dear Virginia family,
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> As we prepare for our fourth year of Project RISE programming for our youth, we are seeking ambitious, independent, confident, and experienced mentors from across the commonwealth to serve as core mentors for the 2020-21 academic year! Below, you will find a program description, as well as expectations and responsibilities. The application deadline is August 10, so please consider this great opportunity to give back!
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> For your awareness, fall sessions will be virtual and circumstances will be reassessed for the 2021 programming. A letter of interest is requested by Monday, August 10, 2020. Any questions should be directed via phone to 203-273-8463 and via email to rise at nfbv.org.
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> 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!
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> Mentor Responsibilities
> Time commitment: approximately 10 hours per month.
> ·       Serve on a collaborative team of mentors and coordinators, reporting directly to the Program Coordinator
> ·       Serve as point of contact for a small group (3-5) of students
> ·       Attend sessions conducted approximately one Saturday per month throughout the academic year. Sessions may be conducted either in-person or virtually, dependent on current public health conditions
> ·       Attend the virtual state convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Virginia, playing a critical role in RISE-related programming
> ·       Attend a Mentor Training, dependent on schedules, at the end of August, 2020
> ·       Submit monthly individual student reports to the coordinators to track progress, measure improvement, and present recommendations for student development
> ·       Follow-up with assigned students in between events and assist in giving feedback to students on their assignments
> ·       Maintain regular communication with the program coordinator regarding any concerns or challenges with students or staff
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> ·       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, August 10, 2020. Interviews will be coordinated dependent on your qualifications and experience. Previous mentors are encouraged to re-apply; please contact Kathryn Webster to indicate your continued interest.
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> Let’s energize our youth!
> Kathryn Webster
> Program Coordinator | Project RISE
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