As people start to hear about my plans for this fall, many automatically assume that I'm taking a role of leadership within the DOOR network. It's not their fault. It's the "box" that I've put myself in! For the past 7 years, my job has been in a position of leadership. I'm the Program Director at Camp and have a staff of almost 20 people during the summer. Previously, I was a Hall Director and had a staff of 3 and oversaw a residence hall of about 100 students. Before that I was a Resident Advisor and was responsible for a floor of about 40 girls. I like to be in charge of stuff. When you're a kid, they call you bossy. When you become an adult, they call you a "leader". :)Many people are taken aback a bit when they realize that I'm going to be just a volunteer. Just another person in the house. I, however, am looking forward to it quite a bit. While it is rewarding to be the one to oversee and help build a community, it sometimes leaves me on the outside. There's a bit of a wall between staff and supervisor that is hard to overcome. It's possible, but not always likely. I'm very much looking forward to being a part of the group, but not ultimately responsible for it. I'm looking forward to being just a volunteer.
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