hmmmmm....and when that competitive volunteer buys something with the
express intention of leaving it to the one museum that really makes use of
this volunteer's expertise, time, and interest?

It is not a black/white issue.


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> From: Tongariki <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Volunteers & Personal collecting
> Date: Saturday, August 23, 1997 10:37 PM
>
> Mr. Dill & I are on the same side as this one.  Every human endeavor has
> limits & limitations.  One of the reasons, among many, that I don't dye
my
> hair purple, green and pink stripes is that my colleagues both paid and
> unpaid would likely loose confidence in me.  I would have limited
> confidence in a volunteer who collects in competition with my employer
(as
> defined by Mr. Dill).  It may be harsh but the bottom line is if a
> volunteer can't be trusted to not harm the institution what good are
they.
>  And if they do not wish to change their practices or disclose their
> activities, maybe they need to volunteer at the homeless shelter or the
> literacy center.  We don't have to take all offers even if they are free,
> especially if there is a potential for more harm than good.