Other roles, such as head of a workstation, financial officer, or Executive Director have very different responsibilities. These types of jobs are usually filled by persons who have been in the community longer and have gained the necessary experience, but who were houseparents in their early years too. All these jobs, which demand different talents and levels of experience, are crucial. One of the hard things about living so closely is the inevitable comparing of duties and living situations. New volunteers live with coworkers and have house responsibilities, while longer term volunteers may or may not live with coworkers, but have more responsibility for overall community administration.
Some people love the quiet beauty of the mountains and the changing seasons.
Others find our intimacy with wildlife a bit daunting. Still others who come here, though very busy, have become bored. Each week becomes much like the next, with regular workstations and lots of household chores. Despite many scheduled evening activities, most free time is not filled with scheduled activities and one cannot always get into town. An interest in hiking, reading, music, writing, or just casual visiting is essential to prevent restlessness.