Post- sit-in shifts

[judecorp]

In order to volunteer at the HelpLine, prospective volunteers have a sit-in shift where they come in to the Lines and listen in on a shift of calls to decide if they want to volunteer. Then they go to a weekend-long training. Then they have to complete a post-training sit-in shift where they take calls while a current volunteer listens in.

Post- sit-in shifts are the best ever. I've had three of them during my last three shifts on the Lines. I haven't taken more than two calls a night in a month and a half! And it's so enlightening to hear the call without having to think of what to say!

Actually, the best part is meeting the new volunteers. All three of them have been so great. It's kind of fun to watch them become more comfortable with the phones and the callers. I can dig it.

p.s. Happy birthday to crushinator and of course to fukumen. I hope it was a great day for both of you, because you're both great!

Comments

[folkyboy.livejournal.com]

i think that would be so fun to do! i would love to get involved in doing the Help Line

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

You should!!

[eight.livejournal.com]

I couldn't agree more - The new volunteers were all just fantastic when we went for their training. Apparently, almost no one is left from our group ... : ( I guess there won't be a reunion.

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Oh, how sad! Really??!? :(

[crushinator.livejournal.com]

awww... you remember me. That's so sweet. Me and my girlfriend are having a Halloween party on Saturday. You coming?

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

I wish I could. Sadly, it would take me a little bit too long to get there. :(

I hope you have a great party. I miss my Barty!