My Advocacy Action Plan is all about literacy development and ensuring that each child has a book. My first focus is to do a book fair at my Internship site which will be open to the public. I plan on placing an ad in the local newspaper that would advertise the event. My question for all of you is, since not all people are subscribers to the paper, how else could I reach people? I want this event to be a well attended success, so, eventually, I could do this event at the schools.
I also think I would have an issue with the number of books. How can I make sure I have enough books for this event? It shouldn't be RSVP because not everyone will do it and I am not sending out formal invitations. What are your thoughts and ideas as to how I could tackle this worrisome issue.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Nelson Mandela, former president of South Africa
"Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear."
What excites me most about being an advocate for children and families is making a difference for them and possibly changing their lives. There have been so many days where I go to work and think, "Wow... Another day of doing the same thing." About a year ago, I took another look at my daily activities and realize that yes, it is routine, but by showing up, I am making a difference to the children I care for. My showing up every day tells them that I care for them and love them. Consistency is huge in child care, especially if they do not have it at home.
The anxieties I face relating to my advocacy efforts is the fact that not everyone will be on my side. I am so used to everyone being on board with my plans because I only focus on work and my colleagues of whom I have worked with for six years. I never take the time to think of the community and how others may oppose my efforts. That is what makes me nervous. People I do not know criticizing me and my work. That is what I am afraid of.
I believe that talking with people will help me overcome these challenging emotions. Once I vent, so to speak, I feel so much better and I want to begin working again. Sometimes venting can even persuade others who may be on the fence about the issue. If they hear and see how passionate you are about this issue, it will, hopefully, make them feel and see the same thing you are. It will help them come off that "fence" and come over to your side.
My words of encouragement are, "NEVER Give up!!!" Do not give up when people are criticizing your efforts and do not give up because people persuade you differently. This is your issue and your chance to make a difference. In the end, it does not matter who talked down about you and your plans, all that matters is the lives you have changed through your advocacy efforts.
"Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear."
What excites me most about being an advocate for children and families is making a difference for them and possibly changing their lives. There have been so many days where I go to work and think, "Wow... Another day of doing the same thing." About a year ago, I took another look at my daily activities and realize that yes, it is routine, but by showing up, I am making a difference to the children I care for. My showing up every day tells them that I care for them and love them. Consistency is huge in child care, especially if they do not have it at home.
The anxieties I face relating to my advocacy efforts is the fact that not everyone will be on my side. I am so used to everyone being on board with my plans because I only focus on work and my colleagues of whom I have worked with for six years. I never take the time to think of the community and how others may oppose my efforts. That is what makes me nervous. People I do not know criticizing me and my work. That is what I am afraid of.
I believe that talking with people will help me overcome these challenging emotions. Once I vent, so to speak, I feel so much better and I want to begin working again. Sometimes venting can even persuade others who may be on the fence about the issue. If they hear and see how passionate you are about this issue, it will, hopefully, make them feel and see the same thing you are. It will help them come off that "fence" and come over to your side.
My words of encouragement are, "NEVER Give up!!!" Do not give up when people are criticizing your efforts and do not give up because people persuade you differently. This is your issue and your chance to make a difference. In the end, it does not matter who talked down about you and your plans, all that matters is the lives you have changed through your advocacy efforts.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Hi everyone...
Just set up my blog for internship 2 and was curious to see if it was working. I am excited to blog with all of you during this course. Good luck during your last quarter at Kendall College.
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