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I have been volunteering with Special Olympics Oregon since last May. They were looking for an intern to do some web design work. I was looking for some web design experience.
My first task was to move one of their event website, PlungeOregon, from it's previous web platform. I learned a lot about photo editing during that project. I am now a good cropper and resizer!
Currently I am handling the social media for the Plunge. Most evenings I am putting together the Facebook posts for: http://www.facebook.com/PlungeOregon; and the tweets for: https://twitter.com/plungeoregon.
Social media is a key way to promote stuff nowadays. I really count it an honor to be getting hands on experience in such a greatly growing field.
Special Olympics is a great organization. It serves individuals with intellectual disabilities. Such a life giving mission! As an individual acquainted with challenges, I like to have the opportunity to help make life better for others who face challenges.
Volunteering is great! You get more than you give. I have learned more about Twitter, Facebook and HootSuite than I would have ever learned elsewhere. Lots of research, finding the Twitter handles and Facebook pages of sponsors.
Anyway, I thought it would be fun to start my own Polar Plunge team - Team Witticisms. I am going to be there at the Portland Polar Plunge on February 9. I am officially "Too Chicken to Plunge". I'm not taking the plunge...I can't swim!
I would like to invite you to join my team, Team Witticisms, by donating $5, $10, or whatever you feel you can part with at this time.
I set my goal at $50. One donation and the goal was hit...thank you Aunt Jan and Uncle Bruce!
Lets push it up there! The people at Special Olympics Oregon are very high quality, committed people. The individuals with intelectual disabilities they serve, showing them respect and lifting their dignity...it is priceless.
Click the link below and join my team:
Click here to join my team
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