+woody33 Posted January 26, 2004 Posted January 26, 2004 Somedays when I place a cache it takes a few days to get it approved. Wich isnt a long time. But I would like to volunteer If any help is needed. How do I go about this? Or do you have enough voluenteers? Quote
+TeamK-9 Posted January 26, 2004 Posted January 26, 2004 I think you just need to email contact@Groundspeak.com or whatever the main email address is. But I don't know if they're really looking for much help. But it's worth a shot... Quote
+Mopar Posted January 26, 2004 Posted January 26, 2004 OK, just my 2 cents here. From what we see here in the forums, anyone who ASKS for that job is nuts! I would probably question the motives of someone who wanted the job. Also, the ones I know of are all near the top of the pack when it comes to finds, hides, and working with local cache groups and govt. No offense, but I think I would rather trust the approval process to guys like mtn-man and Keystone, who have seen hundreds and hundreds of caches of all types, then someone who's only found a dozen or so. Quote
+briansnat Posted January 26, 2004 Posted January 26, 2004 I think that anybody who is dumb enough to volunteer for the job is too dumb to have it . Quote
Keystone Posted January 26, 2004 Posted January 26, 2004 There is a balance to be struck between not having enough volunteers, leading to delays and mistakes when working with caches, or having too many, which makes it harder to ensure consistency amongst an ever-increasing number of volunteers doing the same job. When there is a need identified due to volume of cache submissions, new or increasing regulation of geocaching in an area by land managers, etc., then Groundspeak and the existing volunteers identify a suitable candidate. Sometimes a person is asked out of the blue. That happened to me, and I was stupid enough to accept. Other times, a person has made known their willingness to help if needed, and we asked someone who had previously indicated an interest. I think those volunteers are dumber and stupider. Presently there are about 40 volunteer cache reviewers. At any given time there are a few who are taking a break, working on special projects, etc. Quote
+woody33 Posted January 26, 2004 Author Posted January 26, 2004 I agree on the experience aspect. I am getting addicted to this game. I may be biting off more than i can chew.......... Quote
+bons Posted January 26, 2004 Posted January 26, 2004 When you get the job do they send you body armor or the new liquid skin thickener? Quote
+mtn-man Posted January 26, 2004 Posted January 26, 2004 Kevlar body armor. Very nice. It has the GC.com logo on it. It is actually a skin-thickening milkshake. It tasted a lot like grape kool-aid! Quote
+mtn-man Posted January 26, 2004 Posted January 26, 2004 I agree on the experience aspect. I am getting addicted to this game. I may be biting off more than i can chew.......... woody33, your enthusiasm is great! I would recommend getting involved with the local organization, Geocky. I have met several of those guys and they are great. http://www.geocky.org/ BTW... I love your avatar sig line, very funny. Quote
+rover-r-us Posted January 26, 2004 Posted January 26, 2004 would you get a star by your name too. Quote
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