[Ohio-talk] Summer opportunity in Richmond, Virginia

[Jordy Stringer]

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> From: "Kathryn Webster, NABS President via NABS-L" <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Date: March 12, 2017 at 11:15:39 AM EDT
> To: "'National Association of Blind Students mailing list'" <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: "Kathryn Webster, NABS President" <nabs.president at gmail.com>
> Subject: [nabs-l] Summer opportunity in Richmond, Virginia
> Reply-To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> 
> Seeking: Blind Mentors for 2017 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 2017 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 2017 LIFE Program is the place for you.
> We highly encourage mentors to be available June 12 through August 11, 2017.
> The 2017 LIFE Program will take place 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 while
> communicating with and monitoring a group of high school age students
> 
> *         Be available from June 12, 2017 to August 11, 2017
> 
> *         Be able to work 40 hours a week, including evenings and weekends
> 
> *         Be able to communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisor 
> 
> *         Possess maturity, patience, and the ability to work as part of a
> team 
> 
> *         Enjoy teaching and have an enthusiastic sense of adventure
> 
> *         Reside in the dorm apartments on the VRCBVI campus
> 
> *         Pass a background check
> 
> 
> 
> Rate of pay: $10.00 an hour plus room and board
> 
> 
> 
> To learn more or to apply, please contact Greg Chittum by email at
> greg.chittum at dbvi.virginia.gov <mailto:greg.chittum at dbvi.virginia.gov>  , by
> phone at (804) 371-3204, or by mail at 401 Azalea Avenue, Richmond, VA
> 23227.  
> 
> 
> 
> To apply please provide the following five items:
> 
> *    1.            Print copy of Commonwealth of Virginia Application for
> Employment by going to https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/ to login or
> create an account, then proceed to "
> <https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/postings/9275> Click here
> https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/postings/9275
> <https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/postings/9275%20%0d>  if you want to
> create and save your application but not apply to a job."  After completing
> your application, go to print view where you can email the application or
> send a hard copy
> 
> 2.    Cover Letter
> 
> 3.       Resume
> 
> 4.       Three professional references
> 
> 5.       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 complete and received by not later than April 14,
> 2017.
> 
> 
> 
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