Introducing...The Glenn

Ever since I started applying for the AmeriCorps position with the South Whidbey Commons and the Island Coffeehouse and Books, everyone has been incredibly welcoming. After my interview and acceptance, all six people I would work with sent me emails welcoming me to the team.

I finally arrived to the island on Sunday and was impressed by the Sound, with a backdrop of snowy mountaintops. In the evening, I had a chance to get to know the other AmeriCorps volunteers, who are awesome, and of course the wild panther living with us, Samson.

On Tuesday, I started meeting the staff, volunteers, and board members at the Commons and Coffeehouse. Everyone was so positive. The atmosphere was impressively upbeat for having the entire center of the coffeehouse ripped to pieces. Who would not feel at home after a hug from Jo, a talk with Jim, or the positive vibe from Rosie and Gena?

As part of the Coffeehouse and Commons team, I look forward to using experience as a Community Organizer in Peace Corps Costa Rica to help the organization. I’m also excited to start new programs and get new people involved as I get to know the community better.

As well as working with the Coffeehouse and Commons, I’ll be working part time with the City of Langley as a volunteer coordinator for the Neighbor to Neighbor program. This will include disaster preparedness and resource conservation.

Thanks to all of those who have been so welcoming and I’m excited to work with all of you for the next six and a half months.