For this semester, I have been given the opportunity to work with the Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation. This group works throughout the Valley in many different ways, however their main focuses are centered around education, special preservation projects, and public policy. All of which are to promote the preservation of historic, natural, and cultural resources of the Roanoke Valley. For my internship I plan to help in the aspects of promotion and advertising, but I will also be working on an article for their newsletter as well as creating a list of contacts that will create a better relationship between the RVPF and other historical groups
throughout the Roanoke Valley. As for one the first task that I have been able to help out with was the Rosenwald documentary showing. This film showing was open to the public and was held at the Dumas Center in Downtown Roanoke, I was able to help with the running and clean up of the event but it was a great experience because I was able to meet many different contacts within the RVPF and other historical groups. This event helped me with my communication skills as well as organizational skills as I had to not only help with the check in process but also with donations to the foundation.
The event itself went very well and the documentary was so interesting. Although I myself had never heard of Mr. Rosenwald before or the many philanthropic activities he carried out, I am looking forward to learning more about this amazing individual and his great outlook on life.
All together I am very excited about this internship and the many opportunities it will present. I think that this internship will help me better understand what I would like to do after graduation as well as grant me a plethora of new skills.