Liz Davisson
Category: Summer in the City 2008
Posted by Liz Davisson on Sun, Aug 3, 2008 at 10:52 AMCarpooling is important part of the day
Every Friday while other Summer in the City staff members are meeting volunteers at carpool sites around Metro Detroit, I arrive early at sites to do prep work and get acquainted with the different projects. This is a great way for me to get filled in on the work we'll be doing that day and greet the volunteers when the first arrive. However there is one thing I miss out on: bonding in the car.
Aside from being environmentally friendly, carpooling with Summer in the City is a great way to get to know everyone. Although I don't get to meet at a carpool site in the morning, I have had a couple of opportunities to drive some volunteers back after the day, and these trips have been extremely fun and meaningful.
Earlier this summer, I drove four volunteers from the Groves High School site back after our Friday barbecue, and it was so cool to hear about their experiences and lives. For me, interacting with volunteers and staff is the highlight of the summer. There are so many people with such positive attitudes, diverse experiences, and great senses of humor. It's been really enjoyable to build relationships this summer and carpooling is one of the best ways to do it!
