Volunteers and paid employees
The park I am volunteering at hires part-time summer help and has some college interns. They all get a salary. They are in their late teens or early twenties, whereas I am seventy. I am doing maintena...
Forum Discussion
First, talk to your boss for an exact explanation of what your goal is supposed to be regarding the interns. Explain your concerns.
I would guess that since the interns will be working alongside you and since you know what the job entails, you should be honored that they think that highly of you to show the interns 'the ropes' of the job needed to be done.
Just make it a fun project for you and for them. This doesn't have to be a serious venture on your part by just giving them orders. Young folks that age really enjoy being around and can learn from older folks. They're not going to resent learning from a volunteer. We've done similar things as volunteers. We realize that parks are short-handed and our bosses really don't have the time to devote on something like this. It's all part of helping our parks out.
Plus, keep in mind that the interns are really going to be helping you out with those painting or maintenance chores. So it's a win-win situation.
I would guess that since the interns will be working alongside you and since you know what the job entails, you should be honored that they think that highly of you to show the interns 'the ropes' of the job needed to be done.
Just make it a fun project for you and for them. This doesn't have to be a serious venture on your part by just giving them orders. Young folks that age really enjoy being around and can learn from older folks. They're not going to resent learning from a volunteer. We've done similar things as volunteers. We realize that parks are short-handed and our bosses really don't have the time to devote on something like this. It's all part of helping our parks out.
Plus, keep in mind that the interns are really going to be helping you out with those painting or maintenance chores. So it's a win-win situation.
