Kevin Tackles South Africa!

About me:

I graduated in '07 from Miami University of Ohio with a degree in music. While I was there I did a senior capstone project on the effects of oppressive african governments on the evolution of certain music styles. I became extremely interested in South Africa and the stories of Apartheid and how artists like Hugh Masekela, Miriam Makeba, and Ladysmith Black Mambazo came out of that time.

After college I got a job as a Marketing Coordinator for Jazz/Classical/Blues/Rock/World record company called Telarc/Heads Up International. Coincidentally they had all of the South African artists on the label that I studied back in college. Unfortunately, after 2 years our company downsized and laid off half of the employees, including myself.

I've always wanted to travel to South Africa ever since. Now I feel like I've found an amazing opportunity to experience the culture first hand and be apart of a great cause.

CCS Volunteer Status:

Enrolled Volunteer

Length of Volunteer Program Stay:

9-12 weeks

Date I Volunteered or Will Be Volunteering

August 1, 2009

Region/s of Interest

South Africa

Volunteer Interests:

Teaching Children, Teaching English, Assisting Teachers, Assisting Local Health Professionals, Working with People Affected by HIV/AIDS, Caring for the Elderly, Sharing Professional Skills/Experience

Occupation:

Unemployed (Former Marketing Coordinator)

School or University Attended:

Miami University of Ohio