[IMC-Boston-Editorial] Fwd: volunteer available (with a few questions)

[Boston IMC]

Our first volunteer from Idealist.org. Is this
awesome, or what?

psyched,
sofia
 
> Dear Sofia,
>    
>   I found your volunteer opportunity posted on
> idealist.org.  I am an aspiring writer and have been
> searching for an opportunity to learn more on the
> business and craft of freelance writing.   
>    
>   Currently, I am employed in a sales/marketing
> position since Jan. 2006.  My plans include
> volunteering, activism and returning to school as an
> adult student at Bunker Hill Community College for
> the spring term of 2007.  At the moment, I do have a
> flexible schedule and would like to dedicate my
> services to The Boston Independent Media Center.
>    
>   When you have a moment, would you be so kind and
> please answer the following questions:
>    
>   1. What days and times can you volunteer?
>   2. I don't have a lot of experience, Is this a
> major requirement?  I have written articles in the
> past for my high school, I graduated in 1989.  I
> also volunteered in 2001 for the National
> Organization in New York City and worked as an
> activist/assistant editor to their newsletter.
>   3. What types of projects will volunteers work
> on...do they actually write articles or edit them,
> proofread etc?
>   4. Do you provide an orientation session before
> volunteering?
>   5. I am over 30.  Are there other people there my
> age, or I am going to be surrounded by a bunch of
> teeny boppers?
>   6. Is this a safe place to volunteer if you are a
> lesbian?
>   7. Is the dress code casual?
>   8. I reside in Brookline directly in front of the
> green line.  Are you near public transportation?
>    
>   Thank you in advance for any assistance.
>    
>   Sincerely,
>   Claudia Colon
>    
>    
>    
> 
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