Date: Sat, 9 Jul 2011 13:11:12 -0400
From: Janice Britson
Subject: Habitat Praise
So sorry for negative post re: Habitat. Habitat offers regular and Americorps positions as stepping-stone positions for its construction positions. It has been fortunate to have had outstanding young adults for years, and I would be willing to bet longevity has been above average among other Habitat
organizations.
Jack is leaving because his wife has a wonderful job opportunity. One of the Americorps workers even said at a Jordan Lake Americorps celebration that she had learned so much from experienced volunteers, because when she came on board she hardly knew how to use a hammer. It’s such a worthwhile organization where staff and volunteers learn from each other and receive joy from watching growth of young adults and working with them.
I am certain a Habitat permanent staff member or board member will respond eloquently to the unfortunate posting of a volunteer who doesn’t have the whole picture and who has failed to learn the working process.
Janice Britson