[VABS] Summer 2018 LIFE Mentors

[Christopher O'meally]

That would be interesting.  maybe I can come in and speak one weekend
or something.  Who knows.

On 8/25/17, Naim Abu-ElHawa via VABS <vabs at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Dear President Parsons And Hello All:
> Good Day!
> No problem, President Parsons; Sure thing. You do have a point: We should be
> focusing on the more immediate events on our agenda/calendar. Thank you for
> reminding us. Thank you much!
>
> Many Thanks And Much Respect.
>
> Sincerely,
>
>
>
> Naim Muawia Abu-El Hawa
>
> Student: Northern Virginia Community College.
> Member: Virginia Association of Blind Students.
> Member: National Association of Blind Students.
> Member: National Federation of the Blind.
>
> Email Address: nmabuelhawa at gmail.com
>
> Cell Phone Number: (202) 848-8932
>
> "It is difficult to say what is impossible, for the dream of yesterday is
> the hope of today and the reality of tomorrow."
> Robert H. Goddard
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Aug 24, 2017, at 10:57 PM, Robert Parsons via VABS <vabs at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Again everyone. I would appreciate it if this thread could cease for at
>> least right now. I need more participation on the other topics. We have a
>> bowling event in 3 weeks and a fundraiser coming up with the Amazon Tap.
>> This job does not open for another year so let's do things time
>> appropriately. The chatter should be focused on things like the
>> scholarship program and Project Rise that was introduced by President
>> Sofrenko at our board meeting.
>>
>> Thanks
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On Aug 24, 2017, at 9:58 PM, Marc Canamaso via VABS <vabs at nfbnet.org>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hello All:
>>>
>>>   I would love to share my experience working at VRCBVI. Well, first let
>>> me state the Mentor Position is a salary based job where you get paid
>>> every two weeks. Your living arrangements are found in the dorms, but
>>> your rooms are designed similar to studio appartmetns separated from the
>>> students’ rooms. These apartments come equid with a bed, kitchen,
>>> bathroom, desk, and pull out couch. Meals are provided to you by the
>>> cafeteria or you are free to cook your own meals. My suggestion to
>>> everyone however, make sure you have your cleaning skills on deck because
>>> VRCBVI dose mess around when it comes to maintaining cleanliness .
>>>   As far as the number of students, it honestly depends on how many
>>> applicants are accepted into the program. During my experience I was
>>> working with 23 students who’s ages ranged from 14 - 20. Some of the
>>> responsibilities I had as a mentor were observing developments within the
>>> students I was assigned to mentor, encourage confidence and independence
>>> during activities, and record detailed journals of what I’ve noticed from
>>> students. Other duties were learning to work with community groups,
>>> create activities that boosted communication, confidence, social skills.
>>>   Overall the experience was a learning one for me just as it was for the
>>> kids. If you dream of making a difference by changing the hearts of the
>>> blind youth and planting  seeds for the next generation , then I would
>>> encourage you to give it a shot.
>>>   Thank you Ashley. I would like to compare notice and share our
>>> experiences. I only have a semester left before I decide to transfer, but
>>> let’s make it happen.
>>> Thanks again,
>>>
>>> Marc A. Canamaso
>>> Phone: (571) 208-7889
>>> Email: marc.canamaso at gmail.com
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Christopher O’Meally.

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