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: <mailto:siss52@xxxxxxxxxxx>siss52
To: <mailto:bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>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.
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From: <mailto:rwiley@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>Bob
To: <mailto:bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>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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