I've decided to take next quarter off from school. It's time to take the trip I started planning a few months ago, but I haven't settled on a destination yet. Right now, the most favored options on the table are Peru or Kenya. There are various cheap volunteer abroad programs out there, but a plane ticket will set me back about $900, and then I have to shell out a few hundred bucks for a place to sleep during the project.
So how exactly am I going to fund this? I decided a fundraiser was in order, but we're not talking about the chump change of selling candy bars door-to-door. I have been conspiring all night, and after a 3-hour pow-wow coffee sesh and brainstorm with Keith at Denny's, we managed to fashion a pretty brilliant idea.
The plan is still under construction, but the idea is pretty straight forward. I am going to rent the Black Box Theater at my school for either March 13th or 20th. The date will be officiated once I talk to the Jet City Improv group and check their availability.
Seems brilliant to me. Rent the theater, hire a comedy group, sell overpriced tickets to students, and oh hey, I just happen to be on the school paper staff and predict a promotional article running in the near future...
This is looking very promising. I'll update as the idea evolves.
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As a returned Peace Corps volunteer (Lesotho 95-97), I recommend it as a great way to volunteer overseas (with a paid plane ticket there and back again and a stipend upon return). It helps to go with an organization that works with the country where you are serving. I know Peace Corps is recruiting community college students with two-year degrees. You might look into that. Also, if you go later, look into the master's degree programs you can complete along with your service (at UW's Evans School for example). I know a EdmondsCC/UW alumna who is headed to Morocco with the Peace Corps this spring. Check out their new Web site: http://www.peacecorpsconnect.org/
If you're looking for a Peace Corps-esque experience, you might check out Human Ecology classes (ANTHR 101-103, the LEAF school) — www.edcc.edu/servicelearning. I'm glad I had my two tough, wonderful years in Lesotho, but I also realized I didn't really have to go so far away to make a difference, have great experiences.
As far as renting the Black Box Theatre for a fundraiser, do you know who to contact to get started? Call Andre Bouchard at 425.640.1139.
I do publicity for the college, hi!
Michele
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