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Speakers Needed - Help Persons with Disabilities
ORGANIZATION: Division of Rehabilitation Services
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3 people are interested
Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) Seeks Volunteer Speakers
DORS is searching for speakers for the Work Readiness program at the Division of Rehabilitation services (DORS) Workforce & Technology Center (WTC) in Baltimore.
The Work Readiness program helps individuals with disabilities prepare for competitive employment through lectures, guest speakers, worksite tours and job shadowing. We are in search of speakers to contribute in a variety of topics that engage participants in learning that promotes independence and employment success. Your experiences are just what students need to give them a broad perspective, support their decisions and inspire them to pursue their goals.
Volunteers are asked to deliver a 45 to 90 minute interactive conversation to a group with mixed work history, ages and disabilities. The WTC is located at 2301 Argonne Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218. Past speakers discussed career options, life skills, soft skills, financial management, organizational skills, self awareness, teamwork, communication and many others. We welcome your ideas.
The Workforce & Technology Center (WTC) is located at 2301 Argonne Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218. Starting in April, available time slots are on Thursdays at 1:00 pm or Fridays at 9:00 am.
No professional speaker experience required!
Interested volunteers should contact:
- Robin griffin, work Readiness Supervisor, robin.griffin@maryland.gov or 410.554.9145
- Christina Nixon, 410.554.9458 or christina.nixon @maryland.gov
- Rosanne zagorski 410.554.9143 or roseanne zagorski@maryland.gov
Learn more about the work readiness program at:
https://dors.maryland.gov/consumers/WTC/Pages/WRP.aspx
Thank you for considering volunteering with DORS and for helping disabled Marylanders achieve their fullest lives.
Contact Volunteer Services at volunteer.dors@maryland.gov
"Changing Maryland for the better!"
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About Division of Rehabilitation Services
Location:
2301 Argonne Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218, US
Mission Statement
The Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) offers programs and services that help people with disabilities go to work. The mission of the DORS is to provide leadership and support in promoting the employment, economic self-sufficiency and independence of individuals with disabilities.
Description
DORS is an agency of the Maryland State Department of Education. The public VR program includes:
- The Office of Field Services, which prepares people with disabilities to go to work or helps them to stay on the job. Rehabilitation counselors in offices throughout Maryland provide or arrange for services that may include career counseling, assistive technology, vocational training and/or job placement assistance.
- The Office for Blindness & Vision Services (OBVS), which specializes in helping people whose primary disability is blindness or vision loss go to work and stay independent. The office also oversees the Maryland Business Enterprise Program for the Blind.
- The Workforce & Technology Center (WTC), a comprehensive rehabilitation facility in northeast Baltimore which offers career assessment services, career and skills training, job placement assistance, assistive technology services and other medical and support services.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2301 Argonne DriveBaltimore, MD 21218
DATE POSTED
April 13, 2020
SKILLS
- Career Counseling / Coaching
- Organization
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Available speaker times are Thursdays at 1:00 pm or Fridays at 9:00 am. We are flexible and will work with your schedule.