This Easter was a bit unique for us. There was a snap federal election and Barb and Reg had decided to volunteer one more time and this time they managed to get Callie her first formal job. Canadian elections happen quickly so there isn't a lot of time to post positions and hire. It's mostly about calling past volunteers and asking who they might know that is available. Callie did a quick interview and was hired on immediately. Her role was not too stressful as it was in Oliver and involved dealing with people who weren't registered correctly. She partnered with Barb who had plenty of experience.
The commitment included the four days of pre-polls that were over the Easter long weekend and then doing vote counting on the actual election day. Kerry, Carter and I went up with her as it was Easter weekend and someone needed to look after the dogs while everyone was working. Kerry did an elaborate Easter dinner that she packaged up and sent to the other poll workers who were very appreciative. The dogs of course enjoyed having the extra company. Carter and I got some driving lessons in and we left Callie there to come back for school. Kerry went up the weekend after the election to pick Callie up.
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