[Nfbv-announce] job oppertunity

[Brian Mccann]

Hello counselors and potential mentors,******

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The Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired
(VRCBVI) is seeking blind or visually impaired college students with a 3.0
average or its equivalent (and at least 60 credit hours) as Mentors for our
summer College Assessment Program (C.A.P.) to be held June 17th through
June 29th 2012.  Maturity and good blindness skills a real plus!   During
CAP, targeted at blind and visually impaired high school students and blind
adults who are considering attending college, staff will assess students’
skills and readiness for college by simulating a college schedule.  Mentors
will accompany their group of students (4 per group) to class, encourage
good use of blindness skills (cane travel, Braille, non-visual computer
use), share problem-solving skills from their own academic and social
experiences during college, participate on a student panel during the
College Logistics’ class, and help students at night and on the weekend in
the dorm.   *Telephone* *Interview required*.  If accepted, mentors will be
paid minimum wage ($7.25 per hour for a total of 80 hours-- week-day,
evenings, and some weekend hours) and room and board for two weeks.   Specific
schedules determined upon hire.  *Final notification of acceptance during
the week of May 14-18* by telephone/email with written acceptance to
follow.  *Please email a short essay no more than 500 words detailing why
you would like to be a mentor and how your skills and experience
apply.  Include
your name, address, email, telephone number, and résumé including three
references to **buffa.hanse at dbvi.virginia.gov* if interested.  If you have
any questions or would like further information please call me at:
502-296-3600. PLEASE POST ON LIST SERVS AND SOCIAL MEDIA AND SHARE THIS
NOTICE WITH OTHERS WHOM YOU THINK MIGHT BE INTERESTED.****

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