Volunteering

[Nicky Snow]

This may be a bit of a rant, but i think i give up.

I have been trying to volunteer at several places. and why is it so hard?

i contacted Rabbit Rescue, a local organization, to volunteer. iexplained i couldn't foster, (full house). Well guess what they said,"when you can foster, call us"

Strike One.

Humane Society- after several messages.... call back in February.

Strike Two.

Another local shelter. don't need volunteers right now.

Strike three. I definatley want to volunteer with animals.

Unfortunately, all i have to give is time, and love. But no $$$$. Noone would turn down money. I mean, it'a probably a good thing if theseplaces don't need volunteers, but i really want to do something.

Any suggestions? Please

 

[jordiwes]

You might need to think of things to do for them yourself. For instance:

- you can raise money through your work somehow: bake something, make something and sell it.

- you can help gather things that the shelter needs like blankets, towels, toys

- you can think of jobs that they don't already have and suggest them.do they have small animal cuddlers? do they need help distributinginformation?

 

[Snuggys Mom]

What about veterinarians' offices or other places that board animals?

They always need people to walk dogs or spend time with the animals.

 

[Nicky Snow]

Jordiwes- my local humane society does havesmall animal cuddling etc, but don't seem to need anymore. good ideaabout raising $$, i'll give it a think. i really want to spend the timewith animals, that's my goal.

Laura-Awesome idea about the Vet's office. i'm gonna call some right now.

Thank you both, you have renewed some hope!

Big Hugs to Ya both

:hug:

Nicole

 

[Nicky Snow]

:bunnydance:I have just found a Vet'sOffice to volunteer, and it happens to be quite close to my house. i'mgoing on Saturday to apply. Oh gosh, i'm sooo happy! :bunnydance:

 

[jordiwes]

Great job Nicole! I hope it's rewarding for you and the animals!

Edit: spelling.

 

Awesome Nicky , Its better togo with the Vets, at least yourefforts will be appreciated , and who knows maybe you will beable to get on with a more permenent[position say Vet Tech like youhave always wanted to do !.

 

[Snuggys Mom]

Nicky Snow wrote:

:bunnydance:I have just found a Vet's Office tovolunteer, and it happens to be quite close to my house. i'm going onSaturday to apply. Oh gosh, i'm sooo happy! :bunnydance:

That's great, Nicky!

Like Gypsy said, maybe it will work into a paid position there.

Laura

 

[mygrl2k3]

Hi Nicky,

That's great.. You kind of gave me aidea of something to do if I get bored not working.. I am thinking ofafter my break to work for petco or petsmart grroming the animals soworking in a vets office helping out might help me decide if its for me.

Cristy

 

[Nicky Snow]

Christy- worth a try for you too.

Gypsy- I'm gonna be a police officer actually. it's my dreamjob.a vet tech would be cool but who knows? i also aspire tobe like you and help many animals at home.

Laura- you really gave me a good idea and i'm very grateful for it. (jordi too, thanks!)

Nicole

 

[Snuggys Mom]

Glad to help!

 

[ariel]

Well done and I really take my hat off to you for offering your time to help out!!

People like yourself are just amazing!!!

Goodluck for saturday!! I am sure you will be fine!!

 

[Nicky Snow]

Thanks Ariel!

Good News! i need to buy scrubsstill, i start next Saturday! Wooo-Whoo:bunnydance:

 

[HoneyPot]

Ooh cool! That's going to be SO much fun! I'm excited for you.

_________
Nadia

 

[Nicky Snow]

Thanks Nadia, i can't wait. i will learn somuch. maybe one day you can visit. it's the Banks Animal Hospital onCoxwell, N of Dundas.

 

[jordiwes]

So what are your duties Nicole?

 

[Nicky Snow]

i have no idea, i'm guessing alot of cagecleaning and front desk duties. i'm willing to do anything really, aslong as i can help. (even if it means cleaning poop all day)

 

Congrats! That is great. I alwaysthought it would be great to volunteer at a vet hospital or be a vetbut I really have this thing about animals being injured and not beinghelpless.

 

[Nicky Snow]

i know what you mean. i hate being helpless,especially when it comes to animals. i'll only be volunteering duringbusiness hours so a vet should be there on site.

 

[Nicky Snow]

did my first day this past Saturday at theanimal hospital. it didn't start out well, cause a dog was euthanizedright when i got there .

no rabbits at this place, dogs and cats only, but that was good for me. (no chance of bringing someone home )

my afternoon was spent cleaning the kittens cages and playing withthem. it was very fun. i tried to convince my mum and dad they wanted akitty. but they were too strong for me, if only they saw those cutelittle faces....

can't wait for next Saturday.