Comments on: Volunteers Steal the Show http://www.one.org/blog/2009/09/30/volunteers-steal-the-show/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:05:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.3 By: Carla http://www.one.org/blog/2009/09/30/volunteers-steal-the-show/#comment-575876 Carla Sat, 13 Nov 2010 18:36:04 +0000 http://www.one.org/blog/?p=8605#comment-575876 As a ONE volunteer, my heart is so full after hearing the news of Aung San Suu Kyi's release. It reaffirms what I already knew when I volunteered at the U2 show a little more than a year ago... when we stand together, there is much that we can accomplish. I feel honored to have been (even a small) part of sending the message for her freedom. I thank U2 and ONE.org, for their comtinued efforts in the name of love (sorry, I had to quote lyrics!)... in the name of humanity. I hope that if you're reading this, you'll join ONE.org today. You'll be better for it! As a ONE volunteer, my heart is so full after hearing the news of Aung San Suu Kyi’s release. It reaffirms what I already knew when I volunteered at the U2 show a little more than a year ago… when we stand together, there is much that we can accomplish. I feel honored to have been (even a small) part of sending the message for her freedom. I thank U2 and ONE.org, for their comtinued efforts in the name of love (sorry, I had to quote lyrics!)… in the name of humanity. I hope that if you’re reading this, you’ll join ONE.org today. You’ll be better for it!

]]> By: tony b. http://www.one.org/blog/2009/09/30/volunteers-steal-the-show/#comment-575865 tony b. Sat, 13 Nov 2010 16:39:35 +0000 http://www.one.org/blog/?p=8605#comment-575865 i am ONE of those people who offered something to the one volunteers who approached me in the parking lot at the tampa stadium u-2 concert...it was soo soo hot these poeple were dying from the heat...I know its been a year since the event.. but i thought that finding out about Aung San Suu Kyi today being released from house arrest is just an added event of the day thanks to u-2 for their continued effort to do what they did during their shows for this woman.....just shows,," we can do anything we put our mind to"....thank you all volunteers involved i am ONE of those people who offered something to the one volunteers who approached me in the parking lot at the tampa stadium u-2 concert…it was soo soo hot these poeple were dying from the heat…I know its been a year since the event.. but i thought that finding out about Aung San Suu Kyi today being released from house arrest is just an added event of the day thanks to u-2 for their continued effort to do what they did during their shows for this woman…..just shows,,” we can do anything we put our mind to”….thank you all volunteers involved

]]> By: Jen http://www.one.org/blog/2009/09/30/volunteers-steal-the-show/#comment-565298 Jen Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:21:56 +0000 http://www.one.org/blog/?p=8605#comment-565298 I too volunteered at the Tampa U2 show on 10/9 and had an amazing experience!! (Hi Carla!!) Sara (our Florida rep), OneMatt and Tour Manager Allison were all very welcoming, encouraging and enthusiastic!! So much so, I wish I had each of their jobs! And Carla is right - the energy was infectious!! I've been a white band-wearing volunteer of Make Poverty History, One.org and Project (RED) since 2005 and I can honestly say this experience was the best!! Not only because we got to "Walk On" stage in support of Aung San Suu Kyi, but also because of the people with whom I met and spoke. Volunteers and fans alike were SO excited! I walked three laps around the stadium, walked the concourses and stadium field, canvased the parking lots (unsheltered for close to two hours) happily signing up folks for the One Campaign. In all of these places I saw the humanity, kindness and appreciation I hope one day EVERYONE will possess. "Thank you so much for what you're doing. That's really cool to spend your time volunteering for ONE," is a compliment I received many times from tailgating folks, as well as a few waiting in line to get into the stadium. During my time in the parking lot, I was offered water, food, sunblock, hair ties, hats and more for my efforts from people I had never met and I thought to myself, "What if everyone in the WORLD did this? Not just in America, Africa, Burma or Iraq - EVERYWHERE?!" This innate kindness is something that meant a lot to me personally during a hot day. Walking around in the blazing sun was not easy, considering I am fair skinned and burn in 10 minutes! I felt the first hour and I really felt the last hour, but the spirit of this event and its people fueled me more than any adrenaline I may have had left. Thank you guys SO MUCH for such a wonderful, life-affirming experience! I hope to do more for ONE in Orlando, and when time permits the rest of Florida! I too volunteered at the Tampa U2 show on 10/9 and had an amazing experience!! (Hi Carla!!) Sara (our Florida rep), OneMatt and Tour Manager Allison were all very welcoming, encouraging and enthusiastic!! So much so, I wish I had each of their jobs! And Carla is right – the energy was infectious!!

I’ve been a white band-wearing volunteer of Make Poverty History, One.org and Project (RED) since 2005 and I can honestly say this experience was the best!! Not only because we got to “Walk On” stage in support of Aung San Suu Kyi, but also because of the people with whom I met and spoke. Volunteers and fans alike were SO excited! I walked three laps around the stadium, walked the concourses and stadium field, canvased the parking lots (unsheltered for close to two hours) happily signing up folks for the One Campaign. In all of these places I saw the humanity, kindness and appreciation I hope one day EVERYONE will possess. “Thank you so much for what you’re doing. That’s really cool to spend your time volunteering for ONE,” is a compliment I received many times from tailgating folks, as well as a few waiting in line to get into the stadium.

During my time in the parking lot, I was offered water, food, sunblock, hair ties, hats and more for my efforts from people I had never met and I thought to myself, “What if everyone in the WORLD did this? Not just in America, Africa, Burma or Iraq – EVERYWHERE?!” This innate kindness is something that meant a lot to me personally during a hot day. Walking around in the blazing sun was not easy, considering I am fair skinned and burn in 10 minutes! I felt the first hour and I really felt the last hour, but the spirit of this event and its people fueled me more than any adrenaline I may have had left. Thank you guys SO MUCH for such a wonderful, life-affirming experience! I hope to do more for ONE in Orlando, and when time permits the rest of Florida!

]]> By: Carla http://www.one.org/blog/2009/09/30/volunteers-steal-the-show/#comment-565264 Carla Sat, 10 Oct 2009 18:04:42 +0000 http://www.one.org/blog/?p=8605#comment-565264 I was forunate enough to be chosen as a volunteer for the 10/09/09 U2 show in Tampa (last night). While I've been a ONE member since 2007, this was my first opportunity to volunteer at a live event. If you're reading this, and if you're not a member, you NEED to join ONE. It's amazing to be part of something so powerful. And if you are a member, you;ve simply got to find an event in your area, and volunteer! This has been one of the single most meaningful experiences of my life. You'll meet people from so many different places, each with their own ONE stories to tell. And, as I experienced yesterday, when we all came together (as ONE), the energy was absolutely infectious! We arrived at the stadium 5-6 hours before the concert, and were outfitted with ONE t-shirts and (RED) laptops to sign up new members. The plans were fully explained, and we knew what to expect the whole time. This was my first volunteer event, but it definitely NOT be my last. Many thanks to Matt and Sara, who help to prepare the volunteers to be successful. And thanks to Allison, the U2 Tour Manager, who walked us through, step-by-step, our "Walk On" bonus! I don't know how my feet could have been tired, because I don't think they touched the ground all day long! I was forunate enough to be chosen as a volunteer for the 10/09/09 U2 show in Tampa (last night). While I’ve been a ONE member since 2007, this was my first opportunity to volunteer at a live event. If you’re reading this, and if you’re not a member, you NEED to join ONE. It’s amazing to be part of something so powerful. And if you are a member, you;ve simply got to find an event in your area, and volunteer! This has been one of the single most meaningful experiences of my life. You’ll meet people from so many different places, each with their own ONE stories to tell. And, as I experienced yesterday, when we all came together (as ONE), the energy was absolutely infectious! We arrived at the stadium 5-6 hours before the concert, and were outfitted with ONE t-shirts and (RED) laptops to sign up new members. The plans were fully explained, and we knew what to expect the whole time. This was my first volunteer event, but it definitely NOT be my last. Many thanks to Matt and Sara, who help to prepare the volunteers to be successful. And thanks to Allison, the U2 Tour Manager, who walked us through, step-by-step, our “Walk On” bonus! I don’t know how my feet could have been tired, because I don’t think they touched the ground all day long!

]]> By: David http://www.one.org/blog/2009/09/30/volunteers-steal-the-show/#comment-565090 David Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:36:11 +0000 http://www.one.org/blog/?p=8605#comment-565090 Awesome show last nite ! I actually sign up lol is nice that you guys give some space to the many volunteers ! Awesome show last nite ! I actually sign up lol is nice that you guys give some space to the many volunteers !

]]> By: Virginia Simmons http://www.one.org/blog/2009/09/30/volunteers-steal-the-show/#comment-565087 Virginia Simmons Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:04:52 +0000 http://www.one.org/blog/?p=8605#comment-565087 hurray- that can be the title of the next post. Thanks Patricia! hurray- that can be the title of the next post. Thanks Patricia!

]]> By: Patricia http://www.one.org/blog/2009/09/30/volunteers-steal-the-show/#comment-565085 Patricia Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:01:21 +0000 http://www.one.org/blog/?p=8605#comment-565085 I agree ONE Volunteers ROCK ! I agree ONE Volunteers ROCK !

]]> By: Kim http://www.one.org/blog/2009/09/30/volunteers-steal-the-show/#comment-565083 Kim Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:50:16 +0000 http://www.one.org/blog/?p=8605#comment-565083 Go ONE Volunteers!!!! You Rock! Go ONE Volunteers!!!! You Rock!

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