I've learned a lot in the past week so my mind is officially on the move. Did you know that people assume way to many things. Note to self: as a future social worker assume NOTHING! By accident we found that there are homeless housing programs that are offered if you have been kicked out of housing more than 4 times in 3 years. I was exstatic and I made the worker we happened to be with call the agency back, who had assumed that my young friend didn't qualify and I talked to them about the program. Even though they do not have any openings currently, she is on a waiting list, so until then we are hanging in there. Possible intern sites were on the agenda for today and I've decided to explore the non-profit world! With the strengths I have, the tasks that I enjoy doing, and the connections I've made it just seems to fit. Met with a fabulous agency from Mahnomen, but too far of a drive. Darnit.... So now I am exploring other options in the area. I am really looking forward to this next step in my life, very anxious, very intrigued with possibilities, but excited! Even though the non-profit world suffers from lack of funding, lack of benefits, lack of resources in general, I feel up to the challege. I really want to make a difference and believe I would be an asset. So possible intern sites: Habitat for Humanity, Boys and Girls Club, Headwaters Intervention Agency, Lakes Crisis Center, Mahube or Community Action and more...
Maybe I will be doing 20 interviews instead of 5, you never know.
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