Pet peeve: fundraiser wanted, must have car
This is especially funnoying (a rather useful new word — a combination of “funny” and “annoying” from the Urban Dictionary) to me when the posting is for a job in a larger city. Fundraisers definitely need to get around — to meetings with donors and volunteers, special events and to run all sorts of errands. Some fundraisers are out of the office more than in.
But can’t we assume that people will figure out how to get around on their own? And if they are in a city, let’s hope it isn’t always by car. In most cities, public transit works very well. And so does walking, cycling and taking a taxi.
Nonprofits in the Lower Mainland are fortunate to have another option: car-sharing through The Company Car. It’s part of the Co-operative Auto Network and uses their fleet of 170+ vehicles. It allows businesses to join and provide their employees with access to cars — a perk for the employee, a nice environmental choice and all for a reasonable price.
And it is possible to look professional and ride your bike for work — witness Vancouver city councillor Peter Ladner!
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