Snapshot of Six Days
This holiday season has been a fun and busy time at The Boston Project. Something that I have enjoyed in this particular season is the variety of tasks that fill my day. Sometimes it’s hard to describe to people what I do, because I do a little bit of everything! I’d love to give you a glimpse into one week in my November:
Monday: Thankful Day. I learn that 10-12 year-olds are pretty good at helping set up a banquet-style meal, and that youth from Maine and youth from Dorchester can have a blast working side-by-side.
Tuesday: Graduation Day. I finish a class on best practices in urban youth work specifically geared towards Boston-area youth. We get diplomas!
Wednesday: Parks Day. Our Parks Action Team gets another step closer as we discuss what needs to happen to break ground for the new children’s park on our street.
Thursday/Friday: Grants Day. I research grants that match with the work of The Boston Project to help support our programs. I also meet with Amy Malkemes (another social worker, who happens to be Paul’s sister) who gives me feedback.
Saturday: Turkey Day. Whew! It’s been a full week. I lead a service day for church volunteers who help us put together and deliver overflowing Thanksgiving baskets to families who need them. My team of volunteers performs the invaluable job of ‘quality control’ on the out-going baskets!
Thanks for checking out a sample week in my life... I appreciate all your prayers and support.
