Some Words of Wisdom
from Group 13
What can you say about
such a fine group of people? I will let their words speak for themselves.
We just want to add that we have felt privileged to work and grow together
with this group. Thank you for supporting us and teaching us during these
two years. Vanuatu is better because of your presence. You will be missed,
- Meg and Timo
Find the right
time. –Kim
Find someone who knows
what they are doing. –Josh
Take it slow and observe and don’t do anything on your own or new until you
figure out you can’t do it on your own. –Evan
Dress and things matter more than you
would expect, take it slow and observe. –Susy
Take time to watch
sunsets and drink coconuts. –Brian R.
Give ideas time
to blossom. –Chad
Stop, look and listen. –Eric
Be flexible and be able to adjust. –Christie
Expect problems and delays, but be persistent. –Bob
Just do it; then learn from it. –Bao
Speak your heart
and mind even when it isn’t popular and then be willing to accept a
different outcome. –Jen
Build relationships and then projects. –Megan
As a volunteer,
when a situation arises, imagine the craziest outcome, reality will be even
stranger. –Tom W.
Listen and ask
questions first before offering advice. –Timo
The letter ‘S’ for
sunsets, saltwater, stars, snorkeling, self-gratification, story-on, and
smile. Remember these, have fun, and enjoy life—that’s what it’s here
for.--Bryan Roy
Learn
to slow down and enjoy island time. –Brian M.
Have no
expectations and appreciate everything positive that you get. –Drew
Don’t put too many
expectations on yourself, they paralyze you and affect your happiness and
efficacy during the 2 years. –Amy
Keep listening, keep asking questions and keep your heart
open. –Radha
Professionally
speaking: don’t just stick to working at your “site”, - Some of our greatest
success has happened outside the RTC and in the community. And
figure out your skills, what you like doing and what the existing community
opportunities/ needs are and then decide on a secondary project that
reflects all of these and then you will feel/be successful- and
sometimes you have to go outside your job description to do this. –Judy
Don’t initiate
community projects on your own. If your really want a project to be
sustainable and successful, find a local person to lead; you can support and
facilitate…working with individuals you can be more productive. -Ali
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