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Before
Volunteering: Some Things to Consider
Giving
your time and talent to a cause you believe in can be one of the most
rewarding experiences in life. Volunteering can have a positive effect
on your community AND yourself. But before you make the decision to
create the time to volunteer, stop and ask yourself a few important
questions.
- Do
I have any previous/current volunteer experience or will this be my
first experience volunteering?
- Do
I have skills that could be used by the SPCA?
- Would
I like to learn new skills, and am I willing to take the time to learn
them?
- Do
I enjoy interacting with people? Am I friendly and outgoing?
- Why
am I interested in volunteering at the SPCA? What do I know about
the SPCA's services and programs?
- Do
I accept the philosophy of the SPCA regarding its animal receiving,
adoption, spay/neuter and euthanasia policies?
- Do
I want to work directly with animals? Am I comfortable handling dogs,
cats, puppies and kittens of all sizes, ages and personalities?
- Do
I have any allergies or conditions that I should consider before working
directly with the animals?
- Would
I prefer to volunteer directly at the shelter or to volunteer in the
community with animals? Or would I prefer to support the SPCA's work
"behind the scenes," helping with other tasks?
- Can
I commit to being a volunteer on a consistent basis for at least 6
months? Are there personal or professional obligations that would
routinely be a barrier to being able to commit to my volunteer responsibilities?
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