I'm still feeling irked by the results of the trip. I had a fantastic time, and learned a lot. The other attendees complained about the level of work, and are now asking for a certificate of community service for the 2 hours that they worked.
I planned this trip to be a learning and volunteering experience.
It seems like the participants would find a piece of paper to be more fulfilling than the work itself.
I'm feeling unappreciated for all my efforts. Even if I do get them certificates, I feel that I still won't be appreciated. So, what's the point?
Monday, August 8, 2011
Friday, August 5, 2011
Work
I just took a trip to neighboring farm with my camp.
I organized the entire trip.
I personally thought that the trip went well.
We helped with weeding, and learned about composting.
It was my idea of a perfect afternoon.
However, I found out that some participants felt that they worked too much, and werent prepared for this quantity of work.
I had specifically told them that I was planning a trip to a farm, where we would be doing work.
Also, I am being asked to arrange for certificates of community service to be give out to all participants.
For me, doing farm work is so rewarding, that I don't need any recognition or certificates.
This is irksome.
I organized the entire trip.
I personally thought that the trip went well.
We helped with weeding, and learned about composting.
It was my idea of a perfect afternoon.
However, I found out that some participants felt that they worked too much, and werent prepared for this quantity of work.
I had specifically told them that I was planning a trip to a farm, where we would be doing work.
Also, I am being asked to arrange for certificates of community service to be give out to all participants.
For me, doing farm work is so rewarding, that I don't need any recognition or certificates.
This is irksome.
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