19 April 2004
826 Valencia
Wow, there are so many great ways to spend my recently-expanded free time. I can undertake all sorts of new projects. Today I'm particularly excited about one that had been on my to-do list for too long: volunteering at 826 Valencia, a non-profit organization for tutoring kids in writing.
Today I interviewed with the volunteer coordinator, Quressa. As soon as I return from my trip to Hawaii, I'll start spending part of every Thursday afternoon in the drop-in tutoring program, helping kids with their writing homework assignments after school. As I learn the ropes, I may also participate in their in-school programs, or even teach a workshop. I'm looking forward to developing skills for sharing what I know with ripe young brains. Mmmm... brains....
Oh, and if you're local and you haven't yet checked out the pirate store at 826 Valencia, you're missing out. It's fully stocked with all manner of piratey goodness! Even if you're not local, you can support 826 Valencia by ordering pirate-related products online.