Because I am not 18, I couldn’t take the 40 hour training
class that allows me to come into contact with the clients of House of Ruth.
But what I did get to do, was a whole bunch of other stuff. Like I have been
posting I was able to go to tons of events (not community fairs though) where I
helped fundraise and raise awareness. I also did behind the scenes work. I
literally printed thousands and thousands of packets to hand out at the
community fairs that were almost every week. I also would help set up for
events/fundraisers, I would prepare food if there was going to be a dinner
held. I glued on phrases to candy pieces to give to kids about bullying and
violence. I also would research information for some of the projects Marina
would do with other high schools. For example, at Montclair high school a group
of teen girls made PSA about different topic such as bullying teen pregnancy
and domestic violence. I did not help them with the videos but I did search
online for days looking for film festivals and competitions they could submit
their videos too. I had to look for entry fees, deadlines and requirements and
make them into a chart.
Some
of this stuff did get tedious and boring (making copies) but in the end I know all
my hard work pays off for the greater good!
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