Just thought I would drop by and provide a few updates!
1. Today, Collins-Maxwell IMPACT completed their service learning project for Global Youth Service Day!
A few months ago, they identified cooking, sports, and iPads as their
interests, and chose to collect canned goods for the food pantry in
exchange for a healthy snack and the option of playing some bags. The
youth collected 28 cans and $4.00!
2. Tomorrow is the Risky Business
conference. I have the opportunity to present with a co-worker and
staff from VolunteerLocal. Our presentation focuses on volunteering and
social media and I have the opportunity to promote AmeriCorps while
talking about the differences between service-learning and volunteering.
This is a great example of how AmeriCorps members can expand their
experiences through professional opportunities!
3. I have finalized my graduate committee! We are hoping I can finish my
masters and certificate program by the Fall of 2014 at the latest. More
details regarding the focus of my thesis to come! Since AmeriCorps
terms are only a year long, next year I will be working on my masters
full-time in order to take advantage of ISU's campus and the
professional opportunities provided though assistantship programs.
4. As you can tell, I am closer to being at the 1,700 hours required
for my education award! I am ahead, so I am hoping to spend some time in
the lovely state of Washington with Mr. B over the summer before I
finish my year of service on July 31st.
Good night for now!
Ashley
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