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When Accountability Standards Clash With Volunteer Reality

My staff thinks I am too soft because I will not write up volunteers who show up inconsistently but these volunteers are retired people trying to help.

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Your staff thinks you're too easy on volunteers, but they're retirees giving their time for free.

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