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October 9th...
Posted 9/27/2009 at 8:00 PM by Vanessa C
October 9th seems like a million light-years away! Being patient isn't exactly something I'm good with, but I'm working on it! I wish I could have found out about PeaceJam sooner so my application could have been the first one turned in. I'm happy that I did get a chance to turn it in though, even though I was close to missing the deadline. I'm nervous that I won't get to be part of the Slam, but working with PeaceJam in any way is satisfying either way. It doesn't really matter in what capacity I would be involved in as long as I am involved and working for a better tomorrow. My only regret is that I didn't find out about PeaceJam until now, a year before I graduate; but its never too late to give back and find a cause. Regardless of the timing or capacity of my service I'm excited about PeaceJam!
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Brett E wrote:
Get in touch with Rody! that's your best chance of getting into the slam.

You could become a VISTA when you graduate.
posted 9/27/2009 at 8:34 PM
Zach W wrote:
There are definitely plenty of opportunity for being a vista! Its alot of fun and its good work.
posted 9/28/2009 at 7:24 AM
Jasmin M wrote:
Yay! I always admired people who got involved with clubs/programs their senior year. It shows you really care about it at that point.

And don't worry, graduating from college doesn't mean you have to stop being involved with PeaceJam. I myself didn't hear about it until I had been out of college for a year, and now I'm a VISTA. There are always tons of volunteer opportunities as well, even if you're out of school.
posted 9/28/2009 at 8:07 AM
Joshua H wrote:
I'm glad you are getting involved with us. You will have an amazing time!
posted 9/28/2009 at 10:53 AM
Bradlee A wrote:
Being a VISTA rocks. If you're looking for a stable job, where you'll learn heaps about yourself and how to effectively make positive change, apply to be a PeaceJam VISTA. I'm about to re-up for my second year.

Otherwise you could go to your local affiliate to volunteer at the office. I'm sure they could use a hand there.

Even though it was after you would have liked to discover PeaceJam, at least you found us. Spread the word.
posted 9/29/2009 at 2:22 PM
Vanessa C wrote:
Thanks everyone!! I have actually looked into AmeriCorps for when I graduate and everyone I know who has been involved has had wonderful things to say about it. I think it is the best fit for me, and its nice to know that even though I found peacejam late, I can still involve myself after I graduate :)
posted 10/6/2009 at 3:02 PM
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