Team 80 Arrives in Beards Fork, West Virginia

Here We Are!  Ready, Willing and Most Able!

Sunday, October 7, 2012

Our first meeting of volunteers in Beards Fork, West Virginia was held on Sunday, October 7.  Phyllis, our team leader, led the meeting and began by asking each volunteer to introduce themselves, and, following introductions, lucky us - we got to  sign-up for KP duty.  Our thought for the day and journal for each of our daily meetings throughout the week were also assigned. 

We will make our own breakfast and pack our own lunch for our workdays at the Southern Appalacha Labor School (SALS)work site.  Dinner will be held at the dorm, except on Friday evening which will be an evening out. Stephanie and John volunteered to help with the Friday night event. On Tuesday, entertainment after dinner will be provided by local musicians.  Pat will be assisting students in the GED program at the adult education site in Oak Hill and all others will be providing labor assistance to the SALS worksite - Historical Oak Hill School.

The Global Volunteers objectives and philosophy of service were presented by our team leader, and then, volunteers discussed team goals and set the following goals for their team:

- To interact effectively with volunteers and local individuals

- To broaden our life experiences

- To appreciate what we have and share with others

Lovely Chapel Near Beards Fork

Following lunch, orientation continued with brief presentations of policies and guidelines.  Health and safety was devoted to volunteer actions in the classroom and safety issues at the work site.

In the evening, the volunteers met with the SALS leaders and an Ameri-Corp team, who are in Beards Fork working on FEMA project.  These workers are recent high school and college graduates, who also volunteering in the area.  We are delighted to spend some time with them and hope to meet up with them later in the week.

All in all a full and busy day was had by all. 
                                                             Written by Pat

Thought for the Day….  “I like you because.”

                                              "I love you although.”        
                                                                                       Lord Alfred Tenneyson

                                                                                                         
                                                                                                                        Shared by Jay

 

Our Young Friends Working On FEMA Project In Beards Fork -
Ameri-Corp Workers