Whooo hooo... what the heck does Assessment Day mean? Well, there are 4 people who assess a group of volunteers on how well they work together as a team, under pressure and with limitted resources. Then you spend a couple hours with one of the assessors who ask you some very important questions. It didn't take me long to figure out how important this Assessment Day is to both the volunteer and the organization. They really make sure you aren't getting yourself in to hot water.
One question I remember is "Lisa, what can't you leave home without?" The first thing that came to mind is I can not go without the blessing of my girls. Tim Horton's coffee was a close second. Fortunately, my girls came to Vancouver with me when I went for my assessment. They spent the day shopping, but were all ears at the end to hear my story. I love them, they are so supportive.
It takes about 3 business days to hear back if you've passed the Assessment or not.
Following that, I started all the paper work to prepare for living overseas. It is a lot of work, but one thing is for sure, VSO makes sure everything is covered from a medical check to what to pack. As well, there are 2 weekend trips to Ottawa for training. Meeting other volunteers taking the same journey was the greatest enjoyment!
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Hi Lisa - just checking in. Been wondering how you are doing? Hope your trip was good and you arrived safely. Thinking of ya and looking forward to your first post. Take care,
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