[rehab] FW: Application deadline for LIFE Peer Mentor has been extended to May 16, 2016

[David Andrews]

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>Seeking: Blind Mentors for 2016 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 2016 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 2016 LIFE Program is the 
>place for you.  We highly encourage mentors to 
>be available June 12 through July 8, 2016, for 
>training and orientation to the VRCBVI.  The 
>2016 LIFE Program will take place July 10-August 
>12, 2016, on the campus of VRCBVI in Richmond, Virginia.
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>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 14, 2016 to August 14, 2016
>·         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 Amy 
>Phelps by email at 
><mailto:amy.phelps at dbvi.virginia.gov>amy.phelps at dbvi.virginia.gov 
>, by phone at (804) 371-3052, 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/>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 
> 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
>    * 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 May 16, 2016.
>
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>
>Thanks!
>
>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
>Fax: 804-371-3092
>Email: <mailto:amy.phelps at dbvi.virginia.gov>amy.phelps at dbvi.virginia.gov
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>Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired
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><http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwsqnBw28gUNgMMSkH_eYci37g9XY6Qzd>VRCBVI 
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