{ photo credit: The Lovely Poppy }
Volunteering. This thing people do when they care about something so much that the thought of getting paid for advancing the cause of said “something” doesn’t even cross their minds. Who knew! I’ll be trying out this “volunteering” thing before the year is out, because as it turns out, I care about something! Again, who knew? My reasons, you ask? Well, I want to gain some real world experience that applies to my grad studies. But I’m working full time, in addition to classes, so I can’t devote myself to an internship. Solution: volunteering at craft fairs! Fun fun fun.
It looks like I’ll get to help out with the Renegade Craft Fair Holiday Market in Chicago next month, and I’m pleased as punch at the thought of getting a behind-the-scenes look at one of my favorite craft fairs. And for those of you in the Chicago area, I invite you to join me! If you’re interested, just shoot Madelon an email at info [at] renegadecraft [dot] com. But the fun doesn’t have to stop with Renegade! The Chicago Craft Mafia‘s DIY Trunk Show is also in serious need of volunteers. I wanted to help out with this show, along with the Bucktown Holiday ArtShow, but they just happen to be on two of the three weekends that I have to work this year. Drat! But who knows what joyous fairs the Spring will bring. And there’s always YOU. Volunteer! I know you can feel the crafty spirit moving in you…. No? Is that a weird thing to say? Well, I just thought I’d make the suggestion…
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