Well, including me, there are 8 volunteers in the house now: Shelly and Sara from Kansas, Michelle and Amy from the UK, Julie from Australia, Cherie from Jo'burg (South Africa), and Eva from Germany. We still also only have one bathroom, and there is DEFINITELY tension in the house. I overheard some of the girls complaining that I am always telling them what to do, I am not sure if they realize that I did EVERYTHING they are doing by myself for the past couple of weeks, have been at the center for quite some time, and have been instructed by the clinic staff to oversee and instruct all of them. I am trying to be patient, though this task is difficult when the majority of the volunteers dig their heels in whenever they are asked to do something that involves dirt, droppings, worms, or dead chicks (99% of the work). I don't exactly know what they expected...as if the constant state of being covered in dirt or poop that goes along with animal care never crossed their minds when becoming a volunteer.
Enough of my complaining. I am still enjoying myself for the most part, though I feel a wide hole where Robby used to be. I make up for it by watching the adult baboons, which luckily led to the discovery of a large gash on one of the females bum's (which the vet will check out tomorrow). Tomorrow, I am going to a nature reserve where they have zebras and I am quite excited! Hopefully, I will get some good pictures.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
A House Full of Females....
Posted by bcclong at 8:46 AM
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2 comments:
Hang in there, Bec. Practice your boundaries. I think the staff needs to pick up more of the supervising so you can, rightly, be a part of the volunteer corps. Protective? Me? Your trip tomorrow sounds good. Take and post pics if you can. It was so good to talk to you yesterday. It is WAY too quiet at home. We miss your passion and your stories! Love you always!
Becca,
This two shall pass. And this is great practice for management!
Mrs. H.
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