Just curious to see how others experiences compare to my expectations. I'm in a rural area so I have no concerns about being sent to unsafe neighborhoods, though I can forsee encountering a few residents that are hostile to government intrusion into their lives. Should that be a major concern? Will nearly everyone I encounter be hostile? I wouldn't expect that, but what have others experienced? Also, from what I've read, scheduling is very flexible and mainly evenings and weekends, which is fine for me. But what have others experienced in regard to flexibility in scheduling?
In my area the pay is 16.50/hr and .58 per mile for mileage. The person I spoke with said to expect about 20 hrs/week for eight weeks plus training time. So, maybe $3k plus mileage. Not doing it for the pay, I really just think it may be an interesting way to meet some different people in the community while providing a necessary service that won't unduly interfere with my life. If at any point it becomes inconvenient for me I plan to walk away. I'm not looking for a career; that part of my life is behind me.