Posted on July 5, 2011 @ 10:54 am by ehuizenga

Rally Redux! With John Pobojewski

Welcome to the latest installment of “Rally Redux,” a series of Q&As in which recent EPIC team members share what they learned over the course of volunteering with us. Graphic designer John Pobojewski decided to join a volunteer team because he believes designers are well-equipped to help organizations without a lot of resources—and in a big way.

Hey, that’s what we think, too. Read on for more of Mr. Pobojewski’s thoughts.

EPIC: In fall 2009, you created probono marketing for the nonprofit, CASA of Cook County. Why did you apply to be on a team? What inspired you to sign yourself up for an eight-week, deadline-intensive, totally probono adventure?

JOHN: I worked on Project Philanthropy with Kelly Kaminski [the Vice President of EPIC's board] many years ago. At the time, I was very inspired by the belief that design could lend a hand to those in need. When [EPIC's Founder and Executive Director] Erin Huizenga approached me about contributing to EPIC’s team for CASA of Cook County, I knew that I had to get involved because the organization was in such need of support. Design can help small organizations like CASA of Cook County in such a huge way—and with such a relatively small time commitment. It seemed like the right thing to do.

EPIC: Share one of the most important lessons you learned in the process.

JOHN: The most valuable aspect I took away was a deep understanding of the tremendous contribution CASA makes every day to the lives of the foster children of Cook County. They are responsible for changing lives. Who deserves good design more than that? It was truly an honor to have been able to help.

Thanks to junior board member Liz Kramer for doing the legwork on this installment of “Rally Redux.”

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