[bksvol-discuss] Re: Why do you volunteer?
- From: "Jamie Prater" <jdprater@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:20:17 -0500
Hi, I agree with Sue S. I think it's great to donate extra credit to folks and
if I ever accumulate any extra credit, I know of several people that could use
the credits and be greatly enhanced by the book reading experience. Have a
blessed day.
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From: siss52
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 2:02 AM
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Why do you volunteer?
An extra incentive for me to volunteer that has not been mentioned is that we
can now donate our extra credits to someone who needs them to get a
subscription. During this economic crisis, that, to me, means a lot.
Sue S.
----- Original Message -----
From: Bob
To: bookshare volunteer discussion
Sent: Monday, August 24, 2009 11:03 PM
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Why do you volunteer?
Let's forget about the obvious reasons why people volunteer for bookshare,
the 2.5 credits and the fact that you are doing something to help others. Few
of us are well off enough that we would turn down the $50 per year to remain a
bookshare member, so the credits are somewhat important to us, but 2.5 credits
is such a small sum, that it doesn't justify the effort it takes to do a good
job. I think we all find satisfaction in helping others, but there are easier
ways to improve the world we live in, ways that have nothing to do with section
breaks, smart quotes, or a myriad of other anomalies of our trade.
So, besides those two reasons, what's your reason for volunteering?
My main reason for volunteering is that there's always a challenge waiting to
grab me by the throat and it could be lurking, waiting to best me in the next
battle of the checkout cue. So far, none have bested me, but I have cried uncle
in a couple of instances and returned the book back to the checkout cue for
someone else to take on.
Another reason I like to volunteer is that I love the teamwork between
scanner and proofer. I love good teamwork and good teamwork can overcome the
challenges of getting a book in shape for the collection.
So, those are a couple of my reasons for volunteering, what's your reasons?
Curious Bob
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