Volunteer On-Site During Shutdown!
It appears that the Government Shutdown is going to continue. As such, we are considering departing our Volunteer Site until such time as operations return to normal, if feasible. Take the time to v...
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We had a nice discussion yesterday in a social setting. Government employees are furloughed, and can't work or perform any duties!
We decided to go into a holding pattern, and continue to evaluate the situation. As we can not perform any duties as Volunteers; presence and visibility have some benefit and value as others have indicated.
We have the highest respect and admiration for these young Park Rangers; and their commitment, professionalism and sincerity in protecting and preserving.
GS-4-9 pay grades; well they are not getting rich in a tangible sense.
Our youngest son is older than most of them. We sure do easily adopt them at each new location. Watching these young folks publicly and behind the scenes, makes one proud to be an American. They are as much a treasure as our National Sites.
We have served at enough National Sites now, to realize that they share a common value. Love of Country and preserving and protecting what American's Love.
So, we are going to stay for the time being and evaluate the situation on a day to day basis.
Thanks for all of your thoughts, comments, and advice. Sure will be glad to get back to Volunteering.
OBTW; we never refer to Volunteering as work!
Best Wishes! and, Safe Travels!
We decided to go into a holding pattern, and continue to evaluate the situation. As we can not perform any duties as Volunteers; presence and visibility have some benefit and value as others have indicated.
We have the highest respect and admiration for these young Park Rangers; and their commitment, professionalism and sincerity in protecting and preserving.
GS-4-9 pay grades; well they are not getting rich in a tangible sense.
Our youngest son is older than most of them. We sure do easily adopt them at each new location. Watching these young folks publicly and behind the scenes, makes one proud to be an American. They are as much a treasure as our National Sites.
We have served at enough National Sites now, to realize that they share a common value. Love of Country and preserving and protecting what American's Love.
So, we are going to stay for the time being and evaluate the situation on a day to day basis.
Thanks for all of your thoughts, comments, and advice. Sure will be glad to get back to Volunteering.
OBTW; we never refer to Volunteering as work!
Best Wishes! and, Safe Travels!
