Changes

I've never really been good at remembering names. It certainly doesn't help when you have new volunteers each week and others leaving. I'm amazed at how Mary can even 'sort-of, kind-of' remember names! It's probably best that she has long term volunteers teaching new volunteers. This way, she doesn't have to constantly say the same things over and over again...like I've had to do the past 3 weeks since I've now been here the longest. If I were to run my own non-profit organiation, this is the way I would do it as well. Things are constantly changing here. Different volunteers bring a different atmosphere, both working and social. There are always new animals coming in and therefore, the meals prepared are always changing. I've realized just how important it is to be flexible and spontaneous in a career such as this one!

Many of the newer volunteers and interns were working today while I had the day off. News got back to me that we had a baby variegated squirrel come into Rainsong! We also had another howler monkey come in, although he was taken directly to the vet so none of us have seen him yet. I'm excited to go back to work tomorrow and see the squirrel and get updates about how the monkey is doing!

Even with so many recent new volunteers and animals coming in, tomorrow will be a disappointing day since the girls I am living with, other volunteers, are leaving Rainsong and pursuing a one week travel adventure. I'm surprised at how close we have all gotten while enduring the trials and joys of this wildlife sanctuary together and I'll be sad to see them go. However, it won't be long before I leave as well (and I have to admit, I'm eager to be home to spend time with my family and friends!) But for now, I'm glad for the changes Rainsong brings and the friendships I have made here.