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ORGANIZATION: The Iris Network
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The Iris Network is a non-profit dedicated to helping those with vision impairments gain and maintain independence as well as community integration. We are looking for Board Members to assist us further our mission. We are looking to add to our pool of talented subject matter experts currently serving our Board. Board Members need to be dedicated, goal oriented individuals with strong business acumen.
Please submit resumes for consideration to kcolern@theiris.org.
All volunteers must be located in the New England area. We do not offer visa sponsorship for work or volunteer opportunities.
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About The Iris Network
Location:
189 PARK AVE, PORTLAND, ME 04102, US
Mission Statement
Helping people who are visually impaired or blind attain independence and community integration.
Description
Established in 1905, The Iris Network has been helping Maine's visually impaired community learn independent living skills through work of Vision Rehabilitation Therapists. At our main location we have an assisted living facility as well as the Training Center. The Training Center is to help people transitioning into independent life through 10-20 week programs which teach braille, cooking, knife skills, activity of daily living skills, basic home maintenance and pre-vocational skills such as resume writing, interviewing and assistive technologies.
CAUSE AREAS
Board Development,
Employment,
People with Disabilities
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
189 Park AvenuePortland, ME 04102
(43.65667 ,-70.27547 )
DATE POSTED
September 23, 2024
SKILLS
- Legal (General)
- Employment Law
- Financial Planning
- Business Development
- Group Facilitation
- Advertising
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- At least two hours quarterly for Board Meetings. If serving on a committee, hours will increase.