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Tuesday Aug 22, 2006

what to do

Argh. That's possibly the best word to describe my attitude just now. Last week I had the most fantastic chat with two gentlemen from Lakeside YMCA in Cumbria about what sounded like a fantastic opportunity working to redesign their website (including blogs as they were v. impressed having poked around our stuff here on do-it), do some event management and program promotion.

My only problem? The 3 mile hike to the nearest busstop! I know that I'd go absolutely starkers that far from anywhere. (A friend, upon hearing my whinging, commented, 'Haven't they ever seen The Shining) I think I could cope if it was just a 3-4 month summertime placement; but, I'm looking for a year-long gig and think I'd be ready throw myself down one of the Lake District's fabled hills before Christmastime.

All of this combined with some doubts (and comments from a few jerks) that maybe I'm more interested in the where and not the what of a volunteer spot (and that it's not 'real' volunteering if it's not in a third-world country) has made for an interesting few days of reflection. But, having voiced my feelings to someone in the vol world, I received some much-needed reassurance. So, a big shout of thanks to that kind person. Helped remind me why I appreciate all the folks I've met volunteering.And, also, that I really want to find a proper job (with a real salary) in the vol management world because it's such a vital  factor in keeping the vol world ticking.

So... it's off to pester the placement officer in NYC to find me someplace else 'cuz I miss long summer nights sitting outside the pub with my mates drinking cider...

Posted by Dana ( 4:57 PM )
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