I had a very frustrating situation happen yesterday. If I’m honest, I was downright angry. At my work it was discussed in length, and agreed upon by everyone that we would get back out in the community, volunteer our time, and help out where we could. It has been a few years since doing this, since COVID, and finally getting the go ahead from corporate to do so in the last year or so. Last year was not successful due to a lot of staffing changes, but this year seemed to be different. Everyone showed excitement, and all agreed they would volunteer some time when possible.
There have been 3 events we could have been involved in so far, and only had volunteers come forward for this weekend. There was one other event in February that several put their hand up for, and then all cancelled out but one.
This weekend I am volunteering at the Parkland Pickleheads pickleball tournament. I put it out to the team at work a month and a half ago, and had 6 people sign up. This past week 3 cancelled. Last night at 6pm (we go at 2pm today) the other two cancelled. My initial reaction was anger, and while still a little angry, I am more sad now. How do the people we confirmed our time to all of sudden fill two positions they were counting on? How fair is that to them?
I understand you cannot force or even expect people to volunteer their time. I understand life happens. But I do feel it is also not unreasonable or an unfair expectation when you commit yourself to something, to be held accountable for that.
Much like our IHC commitments. Yes it is a full year that we commit to, and unexpected life happens, but who are we letting down the most in not fulfilling (or at the very least giving our best) to fullfill that commitment. Ourselves. We chose to make this commitment, plain and simple.
With the volunteering at work, it is a few hours of your time that you are committing to. While there is some expectation from our company (volunteer hours are actually part of our scorecard). I don’t think people realize the opportunities that come from volunteering. Not only are you out in your community, but you build connections, and often for myself, relationships I may not otherwise have the opportunity to make. From a business perspective, this could actually help make you more successful.
I do apologize for the long winded blog today, but I needed to get it out. No need in going into work angry tomorrow, as that doesn’t benefit anyone. All I can do try to better myself, and help where I am able, and do my best to set a good example for others. I will go out this afternoon, and enjoy the people I am with, meet new people and maybe build a new relationship.
Also, I am very thankful to my boys (Don and Kody) as they will be going with me this afternoon to cover the two canceled shifts. Many many thanks to you both 💜
Go Oilers Go!! Bring it home tomorrow!! 🧡💙🧡💙
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