Hello readers,
Nice to be back after another week writing for the P4SC Blog. A lot has happened within the past week and in this week’s class so I’m just going to dive right in (pun totally ended).
Class started out with a visit from Sean who previously worked at Hopeworks ‘N Camden (in my video diary my tone acted as if he was still working there. He is not, just wanted to clarify). Sean taught us a lot about the protocols of working with sheltered youth including tales of his experiences. The presentation was very informative and I think the entire class (myself included) learned a lot in preparation to next week. The idea that stuck with me most though was a thought brought up by Lillian. She said something along the lines of, “You can’t act like you’re helping them.” And I thought that was a really great message for everybody to hear since we will be going to the shelter for the first time next week. We’re all on an equal playing field and that’s one of those ideas that I love about working on this project. Nobody is better than one another, more informed, whatever. In the end, we’re all here to learn from each other and that’s all that matters.
If you saw my video diary, you know with Sean’s departure came the “major brainstorming session.” Like I said in my video, we goofed off and had a lot of laughs, but we also put in a lot of development and got stuff done. Personally I’m going to be working on canvassing local screen-printing companies for quotes on t-shirts for P4SC. Hopefully we can get them made pretty quickly and even possibly sell some to those who are interested!
Going into next week, I’m nervous/excited for our first week attending the shelter as a class. I’ve been down there once for a meeting with Linda, but when put in the forefront, I’m not likely to step up and be as outgoing. On the other hand, I’m really stoked for the visit. I’m eager to meet with Mr. Pender again and perhaps learn more stories. I can be a bit awkward with meeting new people and sometimes I feel out of place in the city (I’m a suburbs boy), but I’m hoping I can get past that.
So… that’s it for now. I hope you guys enjoy reading my thoughts on this project because I enjoy sharing them with you. Sometimes I feel like I’m giving you the inside look. As always… stay tuned: more great things coming!
Over and out,
-Dan