Even though I do a lot of things that have to do with my PR degree at CASA (social media, design, events), a lot of my responsibilities at CASA have been unique to the CASA cause and organization. For example, I go to children’s court with my supervisor on Tuesdays, I have typed up and read notes on various home studies that CASA volunteers have done, and I have interviewed potential CASA volunteers to see if they would be a good fit for CASA. Though at first I didn’t think I would like that part of my internship, I love it. It’s nice knowing that the work I am doing will help a child and further a cause that I believe in. I also enjoy the responsibility I get at CASA – for once, I am the one interviewing other people instead of getting interviewed – this is a nice feeling.
However, I could also see how working at CASA could be an emotionally draining job. There are a lot of depressing and sad cases that CASA sees in court as well as tries to take on, and these cases do not always end the way that CASA representatives hope for. I feel as though I am getting a good look at the pros and cons of working for a nonprofit.
However, I could also see how working at CASA could be an emotionally draining job. There are a lot of depressing and sad cases that CASA sees in court as well as tries to take on, and these cases do not always end the way that CASA representatives hope for. I feel as though I am getting a good look at the pros and cons of working for a nonprofit.