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Have you ever considered volunteering? We would love to have you on board. Just drop Nitasha or Sat an email at [email protected] and they can explain what this would involve. Here are some of the reasons people volunteer with us. - I love animals - make a difference - to meet like-minded people - to give something back - to learn new skills - improve your CV - retirement activity It might surprise you to know that the top 3 things we look for in a volunteer are enthusiasm, commitment and availability. Maybe that is you? 🥰 🥰 🥰 #volunteer #volunteering #volunteersmakeadifference #volunteeropportunities #volunteeropportunity #animals #animallover #AnimalAdvocates #animaladvocacy #animaladdicts #socialmedia #socialmediamanager #socialmediastrategy #socialmediamanagement #campaigning #writer #researcher #research #retirementgoals #learnskills #makeadifference

You’re never too young to start volunteering! ✨ AARCS is proud to offer the opportunity for young people to get involved in our growing community of volunteers. Any young person aged 10-15 can volunteer with a guardian, and any person aged 16-18 only needs a guardian to sign off on volunteering. 🙌 There’s many benefits to being a young person volunteering with AARCS, here are just a few: 1. Gaining Job Experience: Volunteering at AARCS offers a hands-on opportunity to develop a diverse set of skills. From animal care to communication and teamwork, volunteering creates learning experiences that enhance a young person's skill set and look great on a resume. 🖊️ 2. Learning Empathy and Responsibility: Interacting with animals in need cultivates empathy and responsibility. 💞 Learning to understand and then respond to the needs of animals teaches young people compassion while providing a sense of purpose. 🌎 3. Networking and Community Engagement: Volunteering connects young people with like-minded individuals who share their passion for animal welfare. It's an opportunity to build meaningful connections, and learn to engage with their community in an impactful way. 🐶🐱 4. Making a Difference: Perhaps the most rewarding aspect of volunteering at AARCS is the profound impact you can have on the lives of animals. No matter how young a volunteer is, anyone who donates their time to AARCS makes a huge impact on the lives of animals in need. 💚 If you’re looking to volunteer with AARCS or know someone who would be interested, you can learn more at aarcs.ca/volunteer. We hope to see you soon! 👋🐾 #VolunteerPower #AnimalWelfare #YoungAndImpactful #YYCVolunteer #YEGVolunteer #YouthVolunteers #JobExperience #Networking #ChangeMaker #NonForProfit #Volunteer #VolunteerHere #Community

Ever considered volunteering? Why not drop Nitasha an email at [email protected] and find out a bit more? Here are some of the reasons people volunteer with us: - I love animals - make a difference - to meet like-minded people - to give something back - to learn new skills - improve your CV - retirement activity It might surprise you to know that the top 3 things we look for in an animal-loving volunteer are enthusiasm, commitment and availability. Maybe that is you? 🥰 🥰 🥰 #volunteer #volunteering #volunteersmakeadifference #volunteeropportunities #volunteeropportunity #animals #animallover #AnimalAdvocates #animaladvocacy #animaladdicts #socialmedia #socialmediamanager #socialmediastrategy #socialmediamanagement #campaigning #writer #researcher #research #retirementgoals #learnskills #makeadifference

The first day I volunteered at my local animal shelter, I didn't enjoy it. I happened to arrive at a busy time, there was no one to show me around, and if you've ever heard the sound of 80+ dogs barking, you'll know it can feel intense! I went to help. I wanted to be useful, but as I stood there with people and dogs milling around me, I didn't know how. A more confident person might have grabbed a lead and got stuck in. I'm quite shy in new situations, so I went and hid in the cat house. Much more civilised 😂 Luckily, a lovely and experienced volunteer found me and asked if I wanted a tour. He introduced me to every dog, told me about the rules and routines, and went on my first walk with me. After that, all was well (I now go 4-5 times a week to help out and walk dogs like the gorgeous Glenda pictured above). The shelter is a tiny, under-resourced charity, they need volunteers to function. It's completely understandable that they don't have time for a formal induction. But... how how could they make sure everyone who walks through the gate with the intention to help feels able to? That's something I'm helping them with at the moment: - what to expect when you arrive - setting up a buddy system with a more experienced volunteer - having rules and routines clearly displayed - adding a few words under each animals' name to describe them Volunteers Week is coming up (3-9 June), and if you're planning to recruit new volunteers, you might want to think about how you'll set expectations and welcome people before you design your advert. So, here's a link (in comments) to a useful Better Story blog about just that👇 #Volunteering #VolunteersWeek #CharityComms #AnimalLovers [Image description: Glenda the dog. A medium sized, black, brown and white ex-hunting dog stands happily in long grass looking at the camera. Backdrop of mountains and blue sky.] 

Do you volunteer for things? It can be such good fun, and to know you're also helping others out too, feels good too. If you're local to me check this out 👇 Voluntary organisations are always looking for people to help them do the great things that they do - and there are great people out there in our communities ready to help if only they knew how... Introducing Volunteer Cambs. It's just like a matchmaking service! 🤝 Organisations get to showcase volunteering opportunities in one place, and answer the questions that any prospective volunteer might have. It's a great opportunity for local people to match their precious time to local good causes. Did you know that "1 in 5 (19%) of people who hadn't volunteered in the last 12 months said it was because they've never been asked"?* * Key finding from NCVO's national Time Well Spent Report 2023. Let's change the volunteering game. When was the last time you volunteered? #Volunteering #Volunteer #Cambridgeshire #Cambs

Virtual co-working in April Are you trying to make progress on a big project – such as building your website or reaching out to new clients – but are feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unmotivated? How about co-working in a small group of like-minded colleagues? Our virtual co-working sessions for mutual support are a great opportunity to work on whatever it is you want to tackle, have a chat with friendly colleagues and cheer each other on. The next session will be 4 of April, from 3 pm to about 4.20 pm CET (2 pm to 3.20 pm UK time). If you would like to attend, just drop me a line so I can send you the Zoom link, or use the link from a previous session if you’ve attended before.   WHAT: Virtual co-working in a small group of freelance translators WHEN: Every Thursday, from 9 am to 10.20 am CET OR from 3 pm to 4.20 pm CET (alternate weeks) WHERE: The sessions will take place on Zoom. WHY: To work on a challenging project in a safe, supportive environment FOR WHOM: freelance translators HOW MUCH: This event is free of charge. If you would like to support my work, you can do so by making a small donation. 50 % will be donated to an animal welfare or conservation charity.   #virtualCoworking #workingtogether #supportEachOther #BettinaRoehricht #LITranslators

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Volunteers Week 2024 🫶🏼 This week is National Volunteers Week -time for us to celebrate the amazing contribution people make to the community. 🙌🏽 Volunteering was a gift to me after I moved abroad. It is something embedded in Western societies: it is made a lot more accessible and possible than it was in Hungary (maybe just life struggle was too draining, or I was too young and didn't care to do it? not sure). Either way, volunteering became a big part of my life since 2015. A few great experiences I had, just in case you need ideas: - Sundays in Durrell Zoo: I truly miss being surrounded by animals🐻, cleaning up their areas💩, food prep, or manning butterfly house 🦋 - Bat monitoring: I fell in love with bats big time while in Jersey, so recording their sounds and monitoring bats was a great experience 🦇 -Water testing in Citizen Science Program in Jersey: shocking but hugely important results... Let's not even mention water quality and sewage spillage going on in UK (disgrace)💩 - Sussex Wildlife Trust: I enjoy the HIT squad days clearing hedges, wood chopping, planting native wildflowers or litter picking🚯 - Brighton Permaculture Trust: orchard planting in hail and gale force wind wasn't on my list but I did enjoy it nevertheless! 🍎🌳 - Parkrun: the thing is I am NOT a runner, just tackling a beginners-course, but I either join as marshal (cheering) or tail-walker.🏃🏽♂️➡️ - I try and join lot of beach cleans organised by Leave No Trace, Marine Conservation Society, the Sussex Dolphin Project (their boat trips are fab by the way, if you haven't been yet!) 🐬 I know a lot of people who help other charities, support wonderful initiatives and are doing great things. Huge thank you to all of those who dedicate time and effort to volunteer!👏🏼 Share your volunteering experiences- maybe someone else is just looking for inspiration. Volunteering actually helped me hugely when I struggled with my mental health: so can highly recommend it as a remedy. It gives purpose, perspective, and it is a joyful focus time. 🫂 #volunteersweek #volunteering #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness

Happy Friday, everyone! I am so proud to be working alongside so many talented Seeing Eye Dogs trainers and devoted volunteers...but we are facing some uphill battles ahead. According to the SEEK Volunteer Report 2023: There is a rising demand for volunteers by community organisations, with volunteering opportunities having increased by 7% year-on-year, after a 3% increase the year prior. Organisations asking for a minimum six-month commitment attract less than one application per opportunity. Volunteers are more than twice as likely to apply for one-off volunteering opportunities in preference to longer-term commitments.  In Victoria, opportunities increased by 12% but there was only a 1% increase in applications. And this report sums up what we are experiencing too at Seeing Eye Dogs. So, on this Friday, I would ask my dog-loving friends to take a moment to consider volunteering with Seeing Eye Dogs for the next 6 to 12 months, and to open your home to a future dog guide. You will be so proud of yourself to be part of a life-changing journey for someone who is blind or has low vision. https://lnkd.in/g8669QDe