ARL held three in-person volunteer appreciation week occasions at ARL’s Boston, Dedham and Brewster Animal Care and Adoption Facilities to rejoice and personally thank every volunteer at ARL.
In 2022, 1,100 volunteers devoted over 117,000 hours to assist animals in want, whereas ARL’s 504 foster households opened their hearts and houses to 771 animals!
Volunteers are on the coronary heart of ARL’s mission and are the spine to the group’s day-to-day operations.
From feeding animals, cleansing kennels, strolling canine, working with behaviorally difficult animals, sorting by way of linens and donations, to many different duties, ARL volunteers all carry one thing distinctive to the group, however all have one factor in widespread – the love and dedication to helping the animals in ARL’s care in any means doable.
Throughout every of this yr’s Volunteer Appreciation Week occasions, ARL additionally continued the custom of handing out a variety of awards to volunteers and workers that constantly go above and past.
With out additional ado, the winners!
VOLUNTEERS
- Better of Boston: Stephanie Moura (Dorchester)
- Dedham’s Most Dignified: Anna Holzhauer (Brighton)
- Cape’d Crusader: Brianna Wall (Brewster)
- ARL Unsung Hero: Lorna Keith (Waltham)
- All Different Creatures: Pam Chatis (West Roxbury)
- Admins Above and Past: Judy Mereschuk (Brewster)
FOSTER PARENTS
- Boston: Molly Montgomery (Cambridge)
- Dedham: Ning Pan (Newton)
- Brewster: Linda Heath (South Dennis)
Moreover, volunteers additionally voted for the next awards for ARL workers:
- Boston: Katie Bacall
- Dedham: Susie McCormick
- Brewster: Wendi Kelsey
Why Volunteer?
Initially, nonprofit organizations like ARL merely couldn’t have such a large attain to assist animals in want with out volunteers.
Volunteers are integral members of the ARL household.
However volunteering has advantages past caring and collaborating in such a worthwhile trigger.
About 63 million folks, or 25% of the U.S. inhabitants, donate their time and abilities to worthy causes.
Along with making a distinction in the neighborhood, volunteering has been proven to enhance an individual’s well being by growing bodily exercise, enhancing your temper and reducing stress.
One other bonus? Nearly all of hiring managers nationally see volunteerism as an asset in candidates in search of employment.
Be taught extra about volunteering at ARL.