Not sure what to expect this morning. It’s my first day as a volunteer at Baylor Medical Center in Plano, TX. Oh, sure, there will be the orientation program to cover the do’s and don’ts, handling emergencies, meeting the existing volunteers, how to fix coffee, and probably a tour. We’ll meet several key people and hear about the various opportunities. Not unlike most new-hire orientations but I still think this will be a bit different.
There are, I think, about eight new volunteers; at least, there were at the original intake interview. It will be interesting to see who shows up, to see if anyone has changed his mind. Of course, the group consists mostly of women. There were only two men in the group when we first met last month.
I have an idea of where I want to work but there are several good opportunities. I just can’t decide if I want to work in an area that uses my editing/writing/publishing skills (surely someone is publishing some kind of newsletter, they always do) or to branch out into something completely different.
The mail dude sounds fun. According to the little handout of job descriptions, this person does exactly what you’re thinking: sorts, delivers, and picks up mail at various campus departments. Sort of reminds me of Tim Robbin’s first job in the mail room of Hudsucker Enterprises.
So, we’ll see. Breakfast is done but I have to stop off at Staples to buy a spiral binder for note taking. Have filled up the one I started after the layoff but I can’t find my box of office supplies. Povre moi.
It’s an adventure. And, who knows what it will lead to? Will let you know how it went this afternoon.