As previously noted, I am trying to use my fun-employment as a time where I can begin volunteering efforts - and hopefully they will stick me once I get a job [I'm being super optimistic that this will happen - go me!]. As it is my lifelong goal to work in arts/culture, I have often tried to lend a hand to local institutions of this nature. And often been rejected. Volunteering is quite competitive [ummmm - nevermind about getting a real job in this sector then?] and therefore, I've never been successful. Until now!
Today I worked my first shift as a volunteer @ the Bata Shoe Museum. The shoe museum is pretty much what it's name suggests - a museum for shoes. It is a medium-sized museum [although the building is quite large and is designed after a shoebox] and any face that the public sees is probably a volunteer. I'm working the front desk and gift shop, so it's not overly glamorous, but I really enjoyed it. I like seeing all of the people who visit the museum [on a Monday morning, no less] - it's encouraging.
And yes, I suppose I could be putting my volunteer efforts towards something more philanthropic...but this means something to me too.
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That sounds like fun!
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