VOLUNTEER PROGRAM UPDATESIf you ever need to restore your faith in humanity, just take a moment to consider how committed andvital HSSC volunteers are to the animals. Walking through our Santa Rosa or Healdsburg shelters, youmight see one of our volunteers brushing a cat, telling them what a wonderful companion they will make.You might see another tossing a ball for a shelter pup, cheering on their fetching skills. You might spot avolunteer petting a shelter bunny, quietly reassuring them that they are safe, loved and won’t have to waitlong to 昀椀nd their forever home! And then, there are volunteers working behind the scenes to help us carefor the animals and ensure that our daily operations are running smoothly.These kind, dedicated individuals truly embody compassion in action. Their time, skills and HEART areintegral to our lifesaving work! Do you have a few spare hours in your week or month to join them? We arecurrently in need of volunteers for the following positions:· Dog Walkers - especially for opening (7-9am) and closing (4-6pm) shifts, but other times are helpful too!· Outreach and Event Volunteer Leads – to help organize, supervise volunteer crews for community events· Dog fosters· Cat Chefs· Cat Kennel CleanersFostering:Q Gives animals a break from the noise and stress of shelter lifeQ Helps shy, undersocialized animals learn con昀椀dence and trustQ Provides individualized care and nurturing for animals recoveringfrom medical proceduresQ Opens up space in the shelter to take in animals who wouldotherwise be euthanized for space in overcrowded facilitiesQ Expands your heart exponentiallyInterested in volunteering? There are somany ways to help! To learn more, contactKatie McHugh, Volunteer Coordinator atkmchugh@humanesocietysoco.org, orcall (707) 542-0882 x201.10
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