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To: HairOfTheDog; g'nad; All

OK, here's a bit of good news, for a change. I got a call from a gal from church who had gotten a call from someone who was on the bus trip to Denver back in July, and who remembered that I'd said I did something with computers. Heh...he didn't remember more than that, but that's OK.

He volunteers with Catholic Charities here, and I guess right now they need a volunteer to just do data entry part time and temporarily, so he thought of me, since I'd mentioned I wasn't currently working. It's nothing complex, but apparently most of the volunteers are older folks and don't really know how to use a computer. It's not a paid deal, of course, but it'd at least give me a sense of purpose! And I'd be happy to help out.

The lady I'd need to talk to isn't in on Tuesdays, so I have to wait until Wednesday to call and see if they still need someone. I hope they do!


1,311 posted on 08/29/2005 7:02:32 PM PDT by RosieCotton (A dead thing can go with the stream, but only a living thing can go against it. - GK Chesterton)
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To: RosieCotton
VERY cool!

Volunteering gets you out of the house, and out of yourself! It's good to live for something beyond yourself, even if it's a part-time volunteer gig. And you can put that on your résumé. I dunno about anyone else, but it would favorably impress me!

1,316 posted on 08/29/2005 7:09:47 PM PDT by Rose in RoseBear (HHD [... it shows your heart, and that's never bad ...])
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To: RosieCotton

Heh, hadn't planned on stopping till you cashed the first paycheck. :-)

That's certainly a worthwhile volunteer effort and it may open other doors, there and elsewhere.


1,321 posted on 08/29/2005 7:18:58 PM PDT by osagebowman ((Help us support our troops! - http://freeper.the-hobbit-hole.net/))
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To: RosieCotton; g'nad; JenB
It's not a paid deal, of course...

hhmmmm...something in that book about storing up treasures in heaven...;-)

1,323 posted on 08/29/2005 7:25:39 PM PDT by Corin Stormhands (Join the Hobbit Hole Troop Support - http://freeper.the-hobbit-hole.net/)
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To: RosieCotton

That's terrific! It will be something that will help you fill your days and keep you from worrying. ;o)


1,324 posted on 08/29/2005 7:27:05 PM PDT by SuziQ
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