World Changers: Day 3

There's something about sunshine and fresh air and warm weather that could make a person take any excuse to head outside. Whether you read a book in the shade, sip lemonade on the porch, or trundle about the flowerbeds, there's something blissful about this summer weather.

But summer is not a good season for strenuous activity, at the risk of heatstroke or dehydration. The World Changers volunteer teams are painting and climbing scaffolding in the relentless sun. To keep everyone healthy and safe, the teams take regular breaks to rest in the shade and drink water.

These rest breaks may be one of the best times to talk with the volunteers and get to know them a bit better. Each crew has a fun nickname, often referencing their tools, and a unique dynamic.

Break times are determined by a "Break Master", a student responsible for choosing morning and afternoon break times as well as managing the crew's water cooler and other break supplies such as cups and ice.

Can you tell where the old paint ends and the new coat begins?

There are other positions on the crew held specifically by the students rather than on of the adult staff. However, it seems to me that "Break Master" is far and away the best title.

Teamwork isn't just for large volunteer projects like this, either. When you work on a DIY project around your own home, it is a good idea to grab a friend to work with. It makes the physical labor easier, but, more importantly, keeps you from feeling overwhelmed by the little problems that always pop up.

Especially if you repay them with a tall glass of lemonade on the porch.