13th January 2009, 12:00 PM
Quote:quote:BAJR and past horizons both extoll the virtues of voluntary work particularly in hot exotic places. Similarly there is widesperead acceptance of the notion of community archaeology based upon volunteers or people who pay to do archaeological work.
But not where it is providing free work for the profit of others. A volunteer is part of a project where the participation does not ensure additional profit for the provider. I would be well peeved if I volunteered, and because of it, both a paid member of staff was not required AND my presence meant the provider was able to either undercut (can't get cheaper than nought)
Dr P is right though that training costs.. but it should be over and above what would happen anyway, not in place of..
ie.. instead of 5 skilled diggers... have 4 skilled diggers and 1 intern. doing the same job... It would have to be 5 skilled diggers AND 1 intern.
"Gie's a Job.."
Prof. 'Dolly' Parton