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Job Sampling Successes

When in doubt, go to the library!
Lizzie just completed her 6 weeks of job
sampling at the Millville Public Library, and
assisted Matthew as he transitioned into
this opportunity. The pair worked together to
reorganize crowded shelves in order to ensure
a better experience for the patrons. Lizzie
helped Matthew to better understand the Dewey
Decimal System, and Matthew helped Lizzie
to reach the top shelves. Matthew stated that
he was surprised with how quickly he picked
up learning the new filing system, and that he’s
looking forward to returning to the library to learn
Pictured above: Lizzie (middle), Matthew (left) even more new skills.

"Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much."
Michael, Joe, and Angel visited Shiloh Baptist Church to assist with janitorial tasks and to set up the
sanctuary for Easter Sunday services. Kevin and Kenny also came along and helped to portion out donated
potatoes for the church’s food pantry. These dedicated program participants carried chairs into the
sanctuary for extra seating, cleaned bathrooms, mopped and vacuumed floors, and cleaned the glass doors
and windows in the offices and entryway. They had a great time helping out with the food pantry and stated
that they really enjoyed the feeling of helping the community.

"All the flowers of tomorrow are
the seeds of today."
With our Easter lilies in full bloom, we decided
to use the opportunity to practice retail
skills! Shaniece and Joe visited The Spot, an
antiques marketplace and boutique, to help
sell our beautiful lilies. This was a great way
for these participants to further develop their
customer service and marketing skills. We
enjoyed the nice spring weather in Vineland
and spoke to members of the community
as they passed. Our participants told them
all about the services Easterseals provides
and the process of growing lilies in our Pictured above: Lizzie, (right) helping Matthew (middle) to file books in the library
greenhouse. as Matthew assists Lizzie with putting books away on the top shelf

These activities help prepare program participants for success in their communities!

- Rachel Smith, Career Exploration Coordinator | Employment Services

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