[Ohio-talk] Fwd: [Nfbnet-members-list] Seeking: Blind Mentors for 2014 LIFE Program

[Marianne Denning]

It also applies to young professionals.  There may be people who have
recently graduated and entered the work force or are looking for a
job.  If you know anyone in this group please pass the word.

On 3/15/14, Deborah Kendrick <dkkendrick at earthlink.net> wrote:
> I sent this same message to the student group, but am repeating myself here
> in case there are students on this list and not on OABS.
> Amy Phelps was the coordinator at NFB"s National Center for all our
> mentoring programs back in 2007-2009.  She is awesome to work with ad
> everything she does is Federation-style.
> I hope lots of Ohio students will apply.  If you were in the mentoring
> program here or had friends who were,, be sure to mention it in your cover
> letter.
> I'm hoping to read that all three candidates chosen hailed from the great
> state of Ohio!
>
> Deborah
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ohio-talk [mailto:ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Marianne
> Denning
> Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2014 7:29 PM
> To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List
> Subject: [Ohio-talk] Fwd: [Nfbnet-members-list] Seeking: Blind Mentors for
> 2014 LIFE Program
>
> I know there are some young people in the Ohio NFB and believe you would be
> excellent roll models in this program.  Please consider applying for this
> wonderful opportunity.
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: "Phelps, Amy (DBVI)" <Amy.Phelps at dbvi.virginia.gov>
> Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2014 16:30:44 -0500
> Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] Seeking: Blind Mentors for 2014 LIFE Program
> To: nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org
>
> Seeking: Blind Mentors for 2014 LIFE Program
>
> Are you looking for a job this summer?
> Are you a blind college student or young blind professional who is
> enthusiastic and confident in your blindness skills?
> Do you want to inspire while promoting a positive image of blindness to up
> and coming blind youth and young adults?
> Do you want to work with blind youth to help them reach their full
> potential
> and encourage them to have high expectations for themselves?
>
> If the answer to these questions is a resounding YES, then the VRCBVI 2014
> LIFE summer program needs you to work as a mentor!
>
> The Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired
> (VRCBVI) is seeking three blind college-age mentors to work with our 2014
> LIFE Program with the possibility of working in our 2014 College Assessment
> Program.
>
> Learning Independence, Feeling Empowered (LIFE) is a five week residential
> summer program for high school-age blind and vision-impaired youth who want
> to learn the skills of blindness, develop a positive attitude about
> blindness, and have fun while getting to know their blind peers from across
> the state.
>
> VRCBVI is recruiting for three mentors who will work alongside our
> instructional staff in the areas of Braille, Personal and Home Management,
> Access Technology, and 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 2014 LIFE Program is the place for you.
>
> Dates of the LIFE Program: July 6 - August 8, 2014
> Where: On the campus of VRCBVI in Richmond, VA
> Hours: 40 hours a week which includes some evenings and weekends **Dates of
> employment for mentors: July 4 - August 8, 2013.
> Rate of pay: $9.00 an hour plus room and board
>
> **Special note: there is the possibility that the mentors will have the
> opportunity to work with our College Assessment Program (CAP). In that
> case,
> mentors will need to arrive on June 10.
>
> Requirements for mentors:
>
> .        Excellent blindness skills - Braille,
> ability to travel independently using a long white cane or dog guide,
> proficiency in non-visual Access Technology, etc.
> .        Maturity - ability to remain professional at all times
> .        A level head, sense of humor, and enthusiastic sense of adventure.
> .        Mentors will live in the dorm apartments on the VRCBVI campus
> .        Pass background check
>
> How to Apply:
> .        Submit the following by mail to Amy
> Phelps, 401 Azalea Ave, Richmond VA, 23227 or by email to
> amy.phelps at dbvi.virginia.gov
> o   Cover letter
> o   Resume
> o   Three professional references
> o   500 word essay explaining why you would be
> the best candidate for the position and the role mentoring has played in
> your success
>
> .        Deadline for application: All items must
> be received by no later than April 21, 2014.
>
>
>
>
> Amy C. Phelps, CRC, NOMC
> Assistant Director for Instruction
> Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind & Vision Impaired
> 401 Azalea Avenue
> Richmond, Virginia 23227
> Phone: 804.371.3052
> Email: <mailto:amy.phelps at dbvi.virginia.gov>amy.phelps at dbvi.virginia.gov
> Worldwide Web: <http://www.vrcbvi.org>http://www.vrcbvi.org
>
>
>
>
>
>
> --
> Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
> Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
> (513) 607-6053
>
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-- 
Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
(513) 607-6053