Today I spent the day in the Bronx court shadowing Emma, the Court Advocate who works there. (She's fantastic!) TFS, my volunteer/temp job gig, has an opening for another Court Advocate, and I'm in the process of interviewing for that position.
To sum it up briefly, the CA screens and interviews potential clients who would benefit from our program as opposed to going to jail. Then it would be my job to get the attorney, DA and judge to agree.
I must say, I loved every minute of the day. There was lots of waiting, a video conference, meetings with clients and families, standing before the judge and more! This will be an incredibly challenging job, and there's so much to learn, and I'm so excited with the possibility that it could be my job.
What I thought would be the deal breaker was the commute. It's about 1 hour and 15 minutes one way. But as I rode out there this morning and back again this evening, I couldn't help but to think that it is a very nice commute. One bus to one express train, neither of which is very crowded--smooth.
Now all I have to do is get them to offer the job to me!
About Me
- Living My Backward's Life (formerly A Michigander Grows in Brooklyn)
- Middle-aged, empty-nester, trying to follow God's will for my life--what an adventure! When I was in my 20's, I had the responsibilities of a 40 year old. After living what I feel has been a full life, here I am in my 40's living my life like a 20-something. But I have a feeling my story isn't over yet...sometimes I feel like it's just beginning.
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