I have been volunteering at a local middle school coordinating a book drive with the Media Specialist for a progam called the African Library Project. I have been using my PR acumen to write press releases, set up an email lists, create brochures, etc. My company press release is here but the official release went out to the media yesterday through the school system. I wrote the draft for that one. Anyway, I just got a phone call that ABC News will be at the school in an hour to do a story on the book drive.

I don't interview very well..my voice goes into a squeak when reporters ask me questions. So I'm hoping I do a little better this time around (I was interviewed on Black Friday by Fox News coming out of the mall.)

The reason I am able to volunteer is because I am a virtual assistant. The job allows me to carve time out to volunteer at my son's school. Volunteering also gives me a chance to work face-to-face with people which is something that virtual assistant work does not allow and something I miss often.

Have to put on some lipstick....Wish me luck. Not sure if it will bring in any business (it would be nice) but it sure is nice to see that the publicity work I have done has worked!

Janine

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