May 2010 Corpsmember of the Month

Bladamir Orellana

Supervisor: Ross Mitchell, Natural Resources Supervisor

Crew: Natural Resources Crew 6

Length of time at CCNB: 10 months

Reason corpsmember was selected: Grown into Assistant Crew Leader position quickly. Takes ownership of projects and teaches skills to other corpsmembers.

Skills training received at CCNB: Sawyer II, crosscut saw, brushcutter, electric and gas drill, hedge trimmer, landscape fabric installation, tread maintenance

Leadership roles at CCNB: Assistant Crew Leader.

Favorite project: Bladamir likes all the projects, but his favorites are when he can use the brushcutter.

Favorite educational component: Bladamir is very motivated to improve his English and enjoys the English classes. He also takes English classes at College of Marin.

Favorite aspect of working at CCNB: Working as a team to complete a project.

Future plans: He wants to learn more English so he can take classes to learn either car mechanics or plumbing.

What did corpsmember do before joining CCNB?: Worked as a plumber.

Why did corpsmember join CCNB?: Because he needed to study and CCNB provides good work while allowing time to study.

How has CCNB changed your life?: He knows more English and has learned a lot about the environment.

What life lessons has the Corpsmember learned from the experience?: How to work together and respect other people.

Any advice for young people wanting to join CCNB?: This is a good opportunity to learn if you are willing to work hard.

What's the most important thing you've learned from this experience?: The work experience and respecting others.