That's One Way to Sucker Someone into Teaching the Class

A little background first: I volunteer for a Habitat for Humanity program wherein we install free computers in the homes of people who otherwise can't afford it. In addition to setting up the computer, we are responsible for connecting/testing the Internet access and making sure their email is setup correctly.

As volunteering goes, Habitat for Humanity is great! They're organized, respectful and really take the time to make sure that their volunteers are comfortable with the work they are performing. This includes training, if you feel you need it. Since I've never attended one of their volunteer training classes, I figured it would probably be a good idea to go to one before I perform my next install. Here's the email chain:

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From: Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Coordinator
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 3:20 PM
To: All Volunteers
Subject: AccessAll Classes

Dear Habitat for Humanity Volunteers,

We are having another round of classes and installations!

Classes start Monday, March 17th with Introduction to the Internet at 6:30 p.m.

Internet Safety is Monday, March 24th at the same time.

Let me know if you're interested! The installations are April 4th.

Cheers,

Volunteer Coordinator

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From: Femme
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 3:22 PM
To: Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Coordinator
Subject: RE: AccessAll Classes

Dear Volunteer Coordinator,

I am and can (so far) do either time. Let me know where you need me. I’m dying for something to do since getting laid off (other than study for my GMATs).

Kindest Regards,

Femme

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From: Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Coordinator
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 3:25 PM
To: Femme
Subject: RE: AccessAll Classes

Femme,

Wonderful! Would you like to do Internet Safety on the 24th?

- Volunteer Coordinator

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From: Femme
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 3:26 PM
To: Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Coordinator
Subject: RE: AccessAll Classes

I would be happy to. I’ll will mark it on my calendar!

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From: Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Coordinator
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 10:25 AM
To: Femme
Subject: RE: AccessAll Classes

Dear Femme,

Hello! Thank you for signing up to teach the class on March 24th. Attached to this email you will find the class materials and a PowerPoint slide show that you will be presenting. If you have any questions...(blah, blah, blah).