I just started my internship this week. It could not be more fantastic.
My internship is at a transitional housing community for homeless women with children. There are only three paid staff members, and one Americorps worker (in addition to me). At any moment, I might get to hold a baby or play with one of the 22 children who frequently wander into the office. Sometimes I get to color or play with blocks when a child's mom is meeting with her case worker (do not tell the LBJ School-"playing" was not part of the internship requirement). The families are wonderful and the staff is even better!
My supervisor has been great about allowing me to take part in executive director-type activities. I get to tag along to board meetings, strategic planning sessions, fundraising brainstorms, and service projects. It is wonderful to know you can enjoy your work and have it mean something!
Jeremy is at a conference this weekend so I've planned to stay busy visiting some of our Gabriel Project moms. Two of our moms had babies within the past two weeks, so I should get to visit with them :) :) :)
Have a safe Memorial Day weekend!
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