This week was a fun one at the IRC . On Monday, I got thrown right into the mix of things, attending meetings and talking to refugees right off the bat.
I helped refugees apply for jobs, attended the weekly staff meeting, assisted teaching Computer Class and Job Club, helping refugees get started on their lives in the US.
So far working at the IRC seems to be a difficult, but very rewarding job. On Thursday morning, I took one of the refugees to a job interview. He did a very good job during the interview, but also talked about an emotional time in his life-- when his parents were killed when he was just a kid. Here's to hoping he gets that job!
This week also happens to be the US Olympic Team Swimming Trials... and since Michael Phelps made swimming popular, NBC has been showing it LIVE every single night! Woah. I feel so out of touch with the swimming world-- with all of my swimming idols during my swimming career either retired (Aaron Piersol), or not as fast & on top of their game as they used to be (Natalie Coughlin). It's been interesting watching those young kids take over (Missy Franklin)!
Today I did a little bit of exploring Salt Lake City. The farmer's market at Pioneer Park was interesting, and I just drove around after that to see what there is to see. Next weekend (or at some point) I definitely plan to go to Lisa Falls in Snowbird, and Park City-- maybe to the farmer's market there, but also for some hiking.
:)
PS- The IRC is always accepting donations of new or gently-used items, including bikes, couches, clothes, toiletries, etc. to assist refugees with their resettlement. You can find the nearest location at rescue.org.
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