Having no boundaries works . . . when it comes to volunteer recruitement

I was trying to call the high school and on two occasions I dialed a
6 where I needed a 3.  I did this in the last month, from both my work
line and cell phone.  No answer on the line and I realized my error in
dialing.  I thought to myself, the person is going to see this on
caller ID and wonder.

I was right.

I had a voicemail today, and the caller shared that my numbers were
coming up on his deceased Mothers line.  He stated he was familiar with
Restorative Justice and would be interested in speaking with me.

I called back, explained my poor memory regarding numbers.  He
explained being retired from corrections and that he had actually taken
a few trainings in restorative justice.  He thought someone had harmed
his mother and was trying to make amends.  I told him how much I liked
retired volunteers, they offer a lot of wisdom in Circles.

He told me I was one of the few people that thought that.  He said
he was feeling that as he got older he was being heard, less and less. 
I had to jump on that, and explain how wise you get from years of
experience. 

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