Community Service

I started volunteering at Free Geek earlier this year. My friend, Mary Kate, works there and I thought that it would be a worthwhile thing to do some volunteer work there. Their main thing is refurbishing and recycling computers and other electronic devices. I think it is a valuable and worthwhile endeavor, but unfortunately it just wasn't a good fit for me. I stopped going about 6 months ago and have been concentrating on school instead. But I really wanted to do something else to help out in my community. I considered places like the Multnomah County Humane Society and the Audubon Society and others, but never really felt much of a connection to them, even though I support what they do. Last week, while I was on my way home, I saw the building that houses the Community Energy Project and wondered what it was that they did. I looked at their website and thought that this might be something that I would want to help with. They have various services like a Lead Poisoning Prevention Program and a home weatherization program. Their In-Home Weatherization Program was what I was interested in. This is basically a program where low-income families, the disabled, and the elderly can qualify for free basic home weatherization, like sealing drafts and putting up vinyl storm window kits. I went to an orientation last night and my first day of work will be on Friday. I already feel good about myself.