Question

LilacLove · #1 01-15-2008, 01:10 PM

So, as some of you know, I would like to pursue AI upon graduation in May. I have done my research and have found a sorority (I am not going to name the sorority) that I would like to contact regarding AI but I know that there's nothing I can do until I have graduated. My question is, do you think it would be weird to contact them about volunteer opportunities for non-members? I am not sure how that works, or if it's even possible, but i would really like to get involved with their philanthropy/ies (having to do with children) because helping children is something I absolutely love and am devoting my life to by becoming a teacher.

Any thoughts/opinions are greatly appreciated!

KSUViolet06 · #2 01-15-2008, 01:16 PM

I'd venture to say that most (if not all) sororities do not have volunteer opportunities for non-sisters. I know mine does not.

If you are very interested in their philanthropy, you can do something on your own within that area (for example, if it's Make A-Wish, you cantact Make-A-Wish directly and see if they have any volunteer opportunities for you).

LilacLove · #3 01-15-2008, 01:41 PM

Thanks for the advice!

Tippiechick · #4 01-15-2008, 11:52 PM

I think it will just look plain transparent... If it's Ronald McDonald or CASA or PiPhi's Settlement school, why not just contact the philanthropy? Why??? Because you really want to make yourself look better by making yourself known to the sorority you want to join. Let's not fib here. It's not 100% about "helping the kids..."

C'mon, you are STILL in college and already know you're trying to AI?

People kill me. AI is not like going shopping.

LilacLove · #5 01-16-2008, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Tippiechick

I think it will just look plain transparent... If it's Ronald McDonald or CASA or PiPhi's Settlement school, why not just contact the philanthropy? Why??? Because you really want to make yourself look better by making yourself known to the sorority you want to join. Let's not fib here. It's not 100% about "helping the kids..."

C'mon, you are STILL in college and already know you're trying to AI?

People kill me. AI is not like going shopping.

Well, I was going to post a comment re: this but I have changed my mind. This site isn't even worth the words I am typing.

Thanks to all who have been helpful.

nittanyalum · #6 01-16-2008, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by LilacLove

This site isn't even worth the words I am typing.

Nice.

What needs to happen is some kind of rule get established that the word "pursue" can never be associatied with the term "AI". Together, they sound oxymoronic...

AlphaFrog · #7 01-16-2008, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by LilacLove

Well, I was going to post a comment re: this but I have changed my mind. This site isn't even worth the words I am typing.

Thanks to all who have been helpful.

*FLOUNCE*

AlwaysSAI · #8 01-17-2008, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by LilacLove

Well, I was going to post a comment re: this but I have changed my mind. This site isn't even worth the words I am typing.

Thanks to all who have been helpful.

She hates us. See, she said so. ^^^^

happyponies · #9 01-16-2008, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Tippiechick

I think it will just look plain transparent... If it's Ronald McDonald or CASA or PiPhi's Settlement school, why not just contact the philanthropy? Why??? Because you really want to make yourself look better by making yourself known to the sorority you want to join. Let's not fib here. It's not 100% about "helping the kids..."

C'mon, you are STILL in college and already know you're trying to AI?

People kill me. AI is not like going shopping.

You tell her, Tippie!

Tippiechick · #10 01-16-2008, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by happyponies

You tell her, Tippie!

Ouchie. My feelings are so hurt.

nittanyalum · #11 01-16-2008, 06:19 PM

Oh, god. Who unlocked the gates from HPRL???

SWTXBelle · #12 01-16-2008, 06:23 PM

skylark · #13 01-17-2008, 03:46 PM

I'm still trying to get over the fact that she is still IN college and is pursuing AI. I'm assuming that she is either:
(a) at a school with zero greek life
(b) at a school who would not have accepted her interest in greek life earlier this year as a Fall senior
(c) got her heart set on a specific group that wouldn't pledge seniors like her last fall

What was it that kept her from joining greek life as a freshman (assuming (a) doesn't apply)?

Or maybe she just decided she would be a perfect XYZ last week?

nittanyalum · #14 01-17-2008, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by LilacLove

My question is, do you think it would be weird to contact them about volunteer opportunities for non-members?

Yes. Very much so.