Art in the Public--completed

I realize that since my second project was not competed as an actual physical shelter it may be difficult to respond to or grade. I am still happy with my choice to volunteer. I just thought I might need to write a bit more about the challenges & things that went well about my project.

Challenges:

The timeframe- I had 8 days to volunteer over a memorial day weekend. I had 4 days of work, a viewing, funeral & burial to go to and personnel to contact in order to volunteer.

Permission- I had no idea that most places that allow you to volunteer want you to fill out an application, complete a background check, may want references & may need managerial or corporate approval

Value- I feel like this art class is already challenging when it comes to grading & placing a value or opinion on a completed project. Since all the students are allowed to go down whatever creative path they choose (or stumble upon) the projects end up being very different. I have no idea what to expect for this project since I did not "make or build" anything physically. I helped "make" meals (though this is not a culinary class). I did make an honest effort at helping a group of people who do need the support right now in their lives.

Went Well:

Meals- I am glad I was able to participate in the actual "making" of the meals

208- I was so surprised that Sean Reinicke said 98 families were given food & 110 meals were served the Tuesday I was at RLFC. It was a great feeling to know that I directly helped, even in a small way. Once I got started with volunteer hours, I feel like I could have kept going. It is likely I will be back to help out at RLFC on another Friday or Tuesday night. . ;o)

I am amazed that it is June already and that the quarter went by so quickly. I enjoyed this art class. Not only for its challenges but for the opportunity to think creatively. I learned that I am more comfortable with clear & defined expectations. Yet, I also learned I can adapt and am surprised with what I was able to come up with for the projects & the pep-work (home work).
I am glad that I stuck with this Art in the Public class & I look forward to taking my next (elective) non-nursing class.