Larry and Elaine Balliet, senior long term volunteers from Maine came to BMH in June of 2008, fresh from a five day United Methodist Volunteers In Mission (UMVIM) orientation in Portland, Oregon. They feel that they represent a new wave of retirees with a social conscience wanting to give back in some way the abundant blessings they have experienced in their lives.
Elaine’s sister is a home owner in Eleuthera and they have visited the island many times, always admiring the Bahamian people and their welcoming, friendly nature. So, when Elaine on a visit in January ’08 noticed a truck pass by with some kids wearing Bahamas Methodist Habitat t-shirts, it didn’t take long to connect online with UMVIM and discover that they were indeed looking for some long term volunteers.
Larry and Elaine have sold their property in the U.S. and will be nomads dispensing peace and love wherever they may land for the foreseeable future.
Please contact BMH if you are interested in pursuing a Long Term Volunteer position like Larry and Elaine. Skills needed: Construction, handy-man/woman, clerical, food prep, accounting and computer skills are all needed but more importantly a spirit of willing service to others and flexibility is key.
