Alaina Leary, friend and former copywriter of Hope for
Limpopo, Inc., will soon graduate from Westfield State University with a
Bachelor’s Degree in English and concentrations in both Writing and
Communications.
Alaina was first involved with Hope for Limpopo in the fall
semester of 2014 when her Career Preparation for Writers course provided her
the opportunity to write for a company of her choosing. According to Alaina,
she couldn't have picked a better organization.
During her time volunteering for HFL, Alaina gained valuable
experience crafting blog posts that were featured on Hope for Limpopo’s
official blog page. She worked closely with Nancy, Jo Ann, and fellow
volunteers, learning how to articulate the specific needs of Hope for Limpopo
and the organizations we support.
While Alaina’s resume boasts a wide array of internship and
volunteer experiences, she says it was her work with nonprofit organizations
that impacted her the most. She loves writing and editing and especially loves
when her writing involves conveying genuine emotion and passion to create what
she described as “a call to action.” She expressed appreciation for her
experiences copywriting for non-profits, as it taught her about the various
positions these organizations have for skilled writers. Alaina professed
that her volunteer work has instilled in her an honest passion for working with
nonprofits, which she intends to pursue if not as a career, then through
volunteer work pro-bono.
Alaina explained in a recent interview that not only did her
position as a copywriter for HFL boost her resume, but she also made valuable
connections with people that remain near and dear to her heart. HFL is so
thankful that Alaina chose to use her sharp mind and sensational talent for
wordsmithing in service of our cause.
Alaina was recently accepted to Emerson College’s Master’s
program for Publishing in the fall of 2015, and plans to move to the Boston
area upon her graduation from Westfield State University in pursuit of this
exciting opportunity.
Even so, Alaina plans to stay very much in touch with us
here at Hope for Limpopo. She has become a part of our tight knit family and we
wait with excitement and pride for news of this talented young ladies’ future
accomplishments.
Are you interested in donating your
talent and gaining experience while working with a passionate and diverse
community of volunteers? Consider volunteering for Hope for Limpopo as we
pursue our mission of providing advocacy and support to those affected by
HIV/AIDS in South Africa’s Limpopo Province. Please visit www.hopeforlimpopo.org for more
information or send us an email at info@hopeforlimpopo.org.
