Facebook conundrums

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So....saturday I did volunteer orientation at my local shelter. It was basically filling out a form, listening to the woman talk about what is expected, and showing us around. I didn't speak to her at all. I marked email on my form as the best way to contact me. I will be working with the rabbit section of the shelter (super excited! they've given the Rabbits a total overhaul and they are happy, healthy buns now) which is a bit different than the main shelter.

anyway, to day I logged in to facebook, and she had sent me a friend invite. I'm on maybe once a week, and only have friends and family added. I'm not good with facebook as a social tool. I felt a bit uncomfortable with this.

I will be seeing this woman when I check in and out, when I go to volunteer. I wouldn't want to upset her, or give her a bad impression. I just don't know her. and like she said, not everyone who starts to volunteer will stay on after a few months. I hope I'm not one of them, but who knows It might be too overwhelming for me.

not sure what to do. she sent an invite to my mom too. my mom came and filled out a form but she doesn't really intend to volunteer much. she wasn't sure what to do either.

why would she look me up and try to friend me?

A lot of people use facebook as a means of updating coworkers or posting events etc. It could be something as simple as that. Perhaps she is trying to build some rapport or a comfort level with you since she realized you didn't speak. Overall I see this as harmless and I wouldn't be too threatened by it. Just a friendly gesture imo.

You could just edit your facebook settings so only people you have added can read your wall messages etc but nobody outside, then just ignore her invitation, and if you can explain going on facebook is a rareity.

and even if you do add her doesn't meen you actualy have to talk to her. I add nobody but family.

Some people will add almost anybody they meet as a Facebook friend. Don't worry too much about it--you are just fine to either ignore her invite, or accept it and then remove her in a few months if you decide you'd like to do that.