April 2008 Blog Posts (3)

I'm happy I got 6 confirmations of the programs for the latin youth in Chicago. The series of interviews with the cordinators starts the next May 5th. But not only flowers in this path. One of them (visit not confirmed) asked me for a background check and a drug scanning. Since I'm a foreigner, I don't think I can provide this kind of information before June 2th, the day I leave the US. Let's hope for his goodwill, otherwise I'll acquiescently move to another direction. By the way, the event Spr… Continue

With the smart tool Program Locator available in the Tutor/Mentor Connection Website, I could find programs that match with my goal during my internship with Cabrini Connections. Volunteers can find many options to search a program that fits with their lives and availability. My search for programs for the Latin youth brought me the list bellow. I'm calling and writing emails for the responsibles the last two days… Continue

In 1973 I became a volunteer tutor, working with a 4th grade boy living in a public housing complex near where I worked in Chicago. At that time my network consisisted of family, high school and college friends, army buddies, and a few people I had met in my new advertising job wi… Continue