9 Nov - What a Great First Week
Wow! This week was launch week. I have been so busy making sure the details of the website were all in order, that when I finally got ready to push the 'send' button on my first email I was suddenly nervous. Is everyone going to think I'm nuts? Will anyone visit the site? etc.
The response has been wonderful. We've had our first donation and received some much appreciated emails of support. I've got a spot on the Million Campaign Homepage , and am really learning how big the volunteer community is. Now the job is to keep the word moving.
I've had some questions about what I'm doing right now so here's some more info. I've launched the site and will gauge what kind of support I can expect in the short term, which will help me plan the countdown to the day I quit my job. I'm just finishing up a 7 week training program with the local refugee resettlement program and will be meeting my refugee family. I'll be volunteering with them for 6 months to help them learn English, adjust to a new culture and build ties to the community. (Learn more about why refugees need our help). I'm also researching some volunteer opportunities in South America to gain some exposure to third-world level problems and challenge my comfort zone.
Thanks to everyone who has responded in positive ways. I'm excited to see what happens next.
1 comment:
Wow, go you! What a great idea. I volunteer with refugees too (in UK), although can't offer as much time as I'd like as I always have small children in tow :) I, and said small children, have learned far more than I could ever give from all the wonderful and inspiring people I've met. I have laughed, I have cried, I have lain awake at night worrying about people, but no-one could say I haven't lived. Good for you, I'll be following your blog with interest :)
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