Volunteer Report, 2nd Quarter 2008

We had 3 different groups consisting of 41 volunteers and 3 individuals who have assisted V.I.N.D. during the 2nd quarter.
They worked 839.5 hours of Volunteer time during this time at a value of $18.77 per volunteer hour that equate to $15,757.42 worth of volunteer time during this quarter.
Most of these volunteers were young people (high school through graduating college seniors) who had volunteered on other projects locally and nationally. It was truly amazing to watch the experienced young men and women teaching the younger less experienced how to use tools, cut wallboard, hang a ceiling or even use a paint brush.
One home that we worked on had a metal roof that needed to be pressure washed before the sealing agent was applied, these young people climbed right up on that hot metal roof in the June heat and worked 2 solid days to clean and seal the roof on this home.
Another home we worked on for a single older lady who has cancer had already had the roof replaced which stopped the code enforcement fines that were going to be levied against the homeowner, but the home still had to be painted, and that is exactly what one group accomplished in 1 ½ days. The homeowner was amazed and delighted with the color as well as the workmanship.
The spirit of cooperation was amazing and their work ethic was fantastic. As one of the “cook moms” put it she never even heard one complaint from any of them when they went back to their dorm quarters in the evening.
These young people gave of their time, energy, talents and wonderful spirits to help those in need in Volusia County, they were truly a blessing to all who had the privilege to get to meet them while they were here.