Internship?

If this internship placement works out, I couldn't be happier. It sounds like the perfect opportunity to gain a practical understanding of ‘community development,’ that is, what it is or whether I agree with it.

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From: brian
Date: Thu, 11 May 2006 06:07:37 -0700 (PDT)
To: John Hoag
Subject: Re: Internship?

John,
  
I apologize deeply that I have not sent you information about your placement yet.  I am currently trying to place you in the organization that I worked with last year.  It is an NGO that I love dearly that balances its time between Imbizos (the Xhosa word for conflict mediation), and sustainable community development.  Unfortunately, because the director is so busy with national and international projects, I have had a hard time sitting down with her to discuss what she has available for you to work on.  I want to be sure that you won't be behind a desk all day typing grant proposals.  Some of that wouldn't be bad, but I certainly don't want that to be the bulk of your work.  I have some other possibilities in my mind, but as I said, I think this is a wonderful organization, and I think you will enjoy it as well, so I don't want to give up on it just yet, even though I would have like to have given you information sooner.  I will find time that the two of us can sit down together and talk more when you get here, so I can properly prepare you for the work you will be doing.  Thanks for your patience John.  Finish strong, and I'll see you in a few short days.
  
~brian

John Hoag wrote:
  

Hi Brian,

I just spoke with Charis Idicheria today and heard of her placement...she¡&hibar;s so excited, and it seems to be right up her ally. I¡&hibar;m just curious as to whether I¡&hibar;ve been placed in an NGO, and whether any details are available. Is there anything I should know or expect? I¡&hibar;d just like to know as I¡&hibar;m wrapping stuff up in the states and getting ready for our time in South Africa.

Thanks Brian,
john