Terrible Volunteer Experience

[JohnSchneider]

Originally Posted by techhelpbb

So I have a question for you then...

Having an idea of this now (I was not there in person): did you mention to AndyMark, the person giving you the headache, or the supervisor this possible solution?

Just something to think about for the future.

I believe Andy read this thread already

[techhelpbb]

Originally Posted by animenerdjohn

I believe Andy read this thread already

You're right I went back and looked again and found Andy's post and your recommendation in response.
Good job.

I'm afraid the point remains. If at the time of the mess someone had gotten Andy's attention and coordinated then perhaps everyone would be happy now.

I don't see the timing being addressed.

The point being that sometimes it's better to facilitate resolution than let someone stone-wall you especially when the impact is wider than just you, your team and possibly FIRST.

I agree it's not right that you were stone-walled. I also agree that you should have had the glasses.

Just a way for everyone not to turn something silly, but important, into a free for all.

The way this plays out now is like showing up to the car accident with all the missing lug nuts from the tires that fell off and caused the accident. They got there eventually, but you missed it by >that much<.

[George C]

Easy and cheap solution - to the glasses problem that is, not the volunteer problem. Glass tethers/hang cords/whatever you want to call them. I don't leave home without them. Just ask my team members.

They start at $0.78 each at McMaster-Carr. http://www.mcmaster.com/#safety-glasses-holders/=hd2eus