http://pugetsoundblogs.com/south-kitsap/2007/02/13/welcome-to-the-south-kitsap-blog/ Reporter Chris Henry talks about life in the county seat of Port Orchard and surrounding areas. Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:25:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://pugetsoundblogs.com/south-kitsap/2007/02/13/welcome-to-the-south-kitsap-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-980 Chris Bell Thu, 03 Apr 2008 16:27:04 +0000 http://pugetsoundblogs.com/south-kitsap/2007/02/13/welcome-to-the-south-kitsap-blog/#comment-980 At the risk of falling into the category of whining or complaining, I would like to let others know about something that sounds unbelievable. If a certified, experienced Information Technology professional volunteered his services for free, you would think that there would be loads of opportunities. I am that professional. I registered with many local school districts, United Way, 1-800-volunteer, Craigs List, and even local churches. Not one nibble. Sure there were lots of offers to help pull weeds, swing a hammer for Habitat for Humanity, teach a child to read, but I need the continued IT experience due to forced career change. The nearest places were in Seattle, over 100 miles round trip. When gas hit $3.50 per gallon I had to curtail those trips. I would like to help places closer to home (Kitsap) but there has been no response. I would like to hear from others as to the lack of volunteer IT opportunities on this side of the sound. At the risk of falling into the category of whining or complaining, I would like to let others know about something that sounds unbelievable. If a certified, experienced Information Technology professional volunteered his services for free, you would think that there would be loads of opportunities. I am that professional. I registered with many local school districts, United Way, 1-800-volunteer, Craigs List, and even local churches. Not one nibble. Sure there were lots of offers to help pull weeds, swing a hammer for Habitat for Humanity, teach a child to read, but I need the continued IT experience due to forced career change. The nearest places were in Seattle, over 100 miles round trip. When gas hit $3.50 per gallon I had to curtail those trips. I would like to help places closer to home (Kitsap) but there has been no response.
I would like to hear from others as to the lack of volunteer IT opportunities on this side of the sound.

]]> http://pugetsoundblogs.com/south-kitsap/2007/02/13/welcome-to-the-south-kitsap-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-979 Sharon O'Hara Wed, 14 Feb 2007 23:54:56 +0000 http://pugetsoundblogs.com/south-kitsap/2007/02/13/welcome-to-the-south-kitsap-blog/#comment-979 I don't live in Port Orchard, but over time, I've spent years in and around the south end and hope you don't mind if I look in now and again... glad you're here...! Sharon O'Hara I don’t live in Port Orchard, but over time, I’ve spent years in and around the south end and hope you don’t mind if I look in now and again… glad you’re here…!
Sharon O’Hara

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