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Vocational Mentor
by Emily Rosen

For about nine years, it has been my pleasure and privilege to serve as a volunteer for The Resettlement Program of the Jewish Family Service. Initially my family was a 'host' family for a couple who had recently emigrated to this country. Our goal was to help them acclimate to their new life in any way that we could; and it was a truly wonderful, interesting and gratifying experience!

We began by showing our friends the basics-navigating the supermarket, how to prepare for the job market, how to apply for a credit card, etc. In just a few short months our friends moved rapidly from inexperienced newcomers to employed professionals. Over the years we have remained friends and have enjoyed many special times together.

Since that experience as a host family, I have assisted many new Americans in writing resumes and searching for jobs in the computer industry. For almost nine years, I have been meeting and working with dozens of educated and determined individuals. I have been greatly impressed with their capacity to learn the ropes and to accept the challenges of pursuing their first job in the U.S. I have found this work rewarding in so many ways and while I have helped these people in achieving their goals, I feel I have personally gained far more than I have given. I look forward to continuing to help other new Americans in the future.

by Emily Rosen, volunteer mentor
for computer programmers
8/10/99