February 2010; Volume 28, Issue 2
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Sensory Garden Volunteer Opportunity
by Brenda Bryant, Development Assistant Job Title: Garden Administrator of the Audio-Reader Sensory Garden (volunteer position). Job Description: This person would be responsible for overseeing the general maintenance and upkeep of the Sensory Garden, Audio-Reader’s outdoor sanctuary for the senses. This person should have a strong gardening background and considerable knowledge of plants, flowers and herbs. The purpose of this position is to oversee the maintenance of our beautiful public garden and help provide the proper care for existing plants. This person will help recruit new volunteers and manage existing garden volunteers and to maintain the space. The Garden Administrator will help oversee all work in the garden; coordinating the schedules for volunteers and the tasks to be done. Ideally, the Garden Administrator will research other sensory gardens to evaluate different approaches, give tours when possible, as well as train others to give tours. The Garden Administrator needs to be available to come to the garden regularly during growing season to stay on top of areas of concern. Ideally, routine garden tasks are split up and assigned out, allowing the Garden Administrator to oversee and help when and where needed. This position is very important to Audio-Reader and critical to the continued success of the Sensory Garden. This person will communicate regularly with Audio-Reader staff, providing general updates, concerns and recommendations for the garden. Purpose of the Audio-Reader Sensory Garden: To provide an outdoor oasis that stimulates a variety of senses, making the garden particularly accessible to individuals with visual impairments and other disabilities. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about this volunteer opportunity, please contact Brenda Bryant at 785-864-4634 |
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CondolencesMichael Combest, husband of Audio-Reader volunteer Hannes Combest, died on January 16. We offer our most sincere condolences to Hannes and the rest of the family, and we hope they will find comfort in their memories of Michael and from friends and family as they support each other through this difficult time. Volunteer DeployedAudio-Reader volunteer Emily Alley is being deployed for the next four months to help in the aftermath of Haiti’s catastrophic earthquake. We will remember you, Emily, during this time of service, and we appreciate your willingness and desire to serve. Call us when you get back! Showtime!Lawrence Comm-unity Theatre's next production features the talents of two Audio-Reader volunteers! Jocelyn Buckner will play the part of Becca in LCT's upcoming production of Rabbit Hole. Volunteer Mary Ann Saunders is Assistant Director. Performances will be held February 25-28 and March 4-7. For ticket information, call Lawrence Community Theatre at 843-7469. Biography of Local Interest Available-- Free!Local author Jim Cap- linger has donated several copies of his book "From Darkness to Light: Through Other's Eyes, A True Story of Tuesdays with Oliver" to Audio-Reader. Oliver Burns was an Audio-Reader listener and supporter from Topeka who worked as a massage therapist at the Topeka YMCA. If you want a copy of this book, please see Lori. Picture PerfectTwo on the Aisle host Cindy Haines checked one off her bucket list recently. She met Beatle Paul McCartney during a trip to the Critics Choice Movie Awards in Hollywood last month! Contact UsIf you have questions or comments about Audio-Reader or Closed Circuit, please contact us. Kansas Audio-Reader Network
Phone: (785) 864-4600 |
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