The Sound of my Own Voice

So the training process has been continuing and I believe it is going quite well. Although, I must admit I get a little tired of hearing my own voice! Like I mentioned before, training is a bit exciting because the crew seems to be interested in learning and getting better at their job. However, it is getting hard to remember who I told what to and how much they already know. In a six hour shift we might train 6 different people so it is a bit challenging going over things multiple times in a day. It is also such a new thing for me to be a manager that I have to remind myself that I'm in charge - I'm in charge and have to take charge. On the upside I think it is safe so say that all of us managers are looking forward and are awaiting the day we're all in a comfortable state with each other.

I am also pleased to announce that after some stressful days, I have finally found our first official volunteer opportunity! In October, we are volunteering for a 5k run/walk for New Jersey Women & AIDS Network (NJWAN). We are going to be helping with the registration tables, water and snack distribution, being sideline cheerleaders, and the clean-up. My role as manager of outreach is something that I am very passionate about it and it has been interesting learning about the needs in our immediate community. This project itself reflects problems in New Jersey itself - I found out that New Jersey has the highest estimated proportion of women living with AIDs in the nation - that is incredible. I'm so anxious to be helping with such a good cause and I am really hoping that my fellow co-workers will be just as excited to help out.

I believe I said this in my last post as well but Bed Races are this week and I am very excited!!

Keep checking in to learn more about our crazy ride!

--Ashley