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About the book --
Humane Society of the Ozarks
offers a number of volunteer opportunities. From showing dogs at
adoption events at the Farmers Market or local pet stores, to assisting
with various fundraising events each year, to fostering rescued animals,
to providing clerical support in the office, the HSO can offer any
person wanting to volunteer with a suitable role for supporting the
overall goals of the organization! If you would like to join our
Volunteer Program, please visit our website at www.hsozarks.com, click
“Get Involved” and complete the online volunteer form. You will be added
to the HSO volunteer list and will receive weekly e-mails informing you
of upcoming volunteer opportunities. Over the past 3½ years, 11
dedicated animal lovers have taken on the role of HSO volunteer
coordinator, usually with two to three of them teaming together to get
this extremely tough and time consuming job done: Mary Beth Sublett Lohr
went it alone as the first volunteer coordinator; Lauren Lowe and
Lindsey Simpson next worked together as volunteer co-coordinators; then
came Amanda Malloy and Allawayne Hunter; Ashley Yayock and Bianca Roop
followed; and we currently have Shannon McMasters, Aimee Jones and
Amanda Butler working together to co-coordinate the HSO Volunteer
Program. Each of these women has given her time and her heart to growing
the Volunteer Program and each has had an integral hand in creating the
program it is today. We thank them! The focus of the program originally
was to build a dedicated cadre of volunteers and have them show dogs
that had been rescued from neglectful and cruel situations. Several
large-scale, multiple dog rescues in 2009, 2010 and 2011 drew many
volunteers to assist with caring for and socializing with these
frightened and timid animals. Volunteers especially loved attending the
Fayetteville Farmers Market on Saturdays and showing the public some of
the dogs that were ready for adoption. Also during this time, various
fund-raising events, such as Dogwood Walk, Putt for Paws, Par for Paws,
Party in the Pasture and the HSO Pet Day Planner and Tails of Love
Preview Party, were staffed and made possible largely by volunteers.
Today, our Volunteer Program includes a training handbook and complete
orientation session. During the 2011 volunteer season, approximately
from March through December, HSO had the benefit of 58 individuals who
volunteered their time and efforts toward helping the organization’s
animals and programs. Won’t you consider getting involved, too?
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