Hi everyone

as a quick personal opinion....

i am currently volunteering at the local provincial museum and, although I
started primarily for resume/job experience reasons, I've found myself
enjoying it just for the sheer pleasure of working in there.  Although I
am an archaeologist, I was unfamiliar with a lot of the prehistoric
archaeology within the Province (i do historical) and, as a result of
volunteering, have now had the opportunity to learn more about prehistory.
I've also met some great people, one of whom is fast beocming a friend.
I've also found that, as an MA student, it gives me the opportunity to
break away from my research and work and take some time for me while still
feeling productive.

I guess my point is that volunteering is more than just work experience,
contacts, etc and i genuinely love doing it.  I also love the freedom of
it so that, when necessary, I can just call in without ramifications.  It
is a great social network, and not just a professional network.  The
opportunity to volunteer at a museum is a great enhancement to a
community, as long as the museum doesn't take advantage of the volunteer's
generosity.

so much for being quick:)
adrienne

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Adrienne Roberts
Archaeology Unit
Queen's College
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, NF
Canada
A1C 5S7
(709) 737-8869
(709) 726-3703 (home)
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