Service Oriented Workcamping Organizations
I just became aware of NOMADS and after doing some reading am very interested in getting involved. I've also seen a SOWERS group, as well as Habitat for Humanity CARE-a-vaners. Do any of you have ex...
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beemerphile1 wrote:
I have long considered these types of organizations for when I retire in 3 years.
The unknown to me is how hard do the volunteers work? I won't be wanting a full time job. I have spent many years earning a living building and remodeling but in retirement I want to slow down and smell the roses a bit.
Also don't want to do any of the dangerous work that I did as a youngster. I injure easier and heal slower as I have aged.
Input from those working for these organizations about the actual work would be appreciated.
With NOMADS you pick where and when you want to work. You can pick the type of project you work on. NOMADS are generally retired people but not 100 percent of the time. Our projects are from 1 to 3 weeks in length. We work 4 days per week Monday thru Thursday, the days start at 8:00am with devotions, we have a scheduled break at 10:15, lunch is 12:00 to 1:00, a second break is set for 2:15 and we end our day at 4:00pm. Safety is important to us and we do not want any member doing something they do not feel comfortable doing. Feel free to PM me if you have other questions.
