18th July 2006, 01:31 AM
I dont think anyone is unaware of what volunteer groups can acheive; but I thought the point being made here is 'volunteering helped me get a paid job'. This approach is different from people who, for various reasons, want to stay as volunteers. I do agree with Chris when he says (and I paprphrase) 'why get into commercial work when you can satisfy your research agenda better as a volunteer'. However, surely for a lot of people its necessary to make a living and, heh, if you satisfy your quest for research on a good site once every two years or so thats a good thing...
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