Mentorship

Literal
Contact name: Carlos Carrillo
Mentorship place: Uncommon Good
Mentorship Log

Interpretive 
The most important thing that I've gained from this experience is the fact that I now have a good idea of what it takes to work in an office setting as well as an altruistic setting. I've realized that although I do like nonprofit work, I don't want to do nonprofit work in an office. I'm just not cut out to do that. I am greatly thankful for this experience because I can now narrow down my career choices. 

Applied
In my time spent volunteering with Uncommon Good, I had the opportunity of observing and talking to the staff. After talking with Nancy Mintie and Rebecca Gifford (both of whom I ended up interviewing), I was able to conclude that my best answer was solid and well chosen. They reaffirmed my answer as well as helped me by recommending sources (such as the Stanford Social Innovative Review).

Blog 11: Mentorship Ten Hours

So here it is...

1. I am doing my mentorship with Uncommon Good, doing most of my work with the Teen Green branch of Uncommon Good.
   
2. My contact is Carlos Carrillo, program coordinator.
   
3. To be honest, I'm not really sure of how many hours I've done with Uncommon Good. I should be keeping track of them, but I haven't. I do have proof that I've done at least 10 hours, and I certainly have done more than that. I'll get the rest of them together before the deadline. And yes I will provide legitimate documentation.
   
4. I've spent these ten hours attending and helping at things like volunteer days at a local farm, helping maintain a community garden, and participating in other similar activities organized by Uncommon Good. I find it interesting to witness how the community has benefited from the efforts of this non-profit organization. 

Summer Mentorship Component

1. Mentorship Log
2. Carlos Carillo 909 625 2248
3. QUESTIONS RAISED
1. How important is money when it comes to working at an office of a non-profit organization?
2. How does a non-profit organization make money to pay it's employees and cover other expenses?
3. What type of schooling/credentials does it take to start a non profit organization?
4. The most important thing I leaned from this experience is that you have to be patient and willing to sit still for hours on end while working an office job. Prior to this, I thought that office jobs were a little more...energetic and exciting. 
5. This experience helped me choose my topic because I now know that if you're going to get involved in an office job, it has to directly relate to something you really feel passionate about.