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Amber2010 · 10-05-2011, 08:03 AM

I love our veterans and that is where a good deal of my volunteering is. I help with dinners and also do Buddy Poppy drives and for those who do not know what a Buddy Poppy is they are little flowers that are given out and people make a donation. That money goes to our Unmet needs for the veterans and can go anywhere from the young men and women coming home and need assistance with their bills to the ones in hospitals. I also am part of the VFWLA in my area and these women help with our veterans and also we bring in money to help with cancer research.
I also volunteer at my local Civic Theatre. I use to love being a actress before kids but now I help with everything from putting up/tearing down sets to seating and the food stand.
I also do work full time and still have one kid at home. I guess I am someone who likes to keep busy and be a part of the community. Plus I love people and making friends.

Liam · 10-05-2011, 08:07 AM

I volunteer in a VA Medical Center Pharmacy, once a week.

Inuus · 10-05-2011, 09:12 AM

I volunteer at my local animal shelter. It's a kill shelter so it's sometimes extremely emotionally draining. If I am there when animals get put down I try to be right there with them and hold them on their journey to the other side.

I do have some good stories my favorite is when I first started volunteering they knew me from the food/snack/litter drop offs I used to bring down to them. They all knew I had a Boxer and was passionate about them. They said they had two young Boxers a brother and sister (that I named umm Brother and Sissy..I know not that original). They had been horribly abused physically and mentally. The shelter was going to put them down but I begged them to give me 1 week with them to see if I could make any progress.

They werent aggression just terribly afraid of humans. If you went into the kennel with them they would shake so bad they would lose both their bowels and urine. I had to carry them outside to the play area everyday because they were terrified of leashes. Kind of tiresome carrying two 65 pound dogs!
When they were in the play area they would romp and play but wouldnt come anywhere near me. I used to sit for hours everyday with my eyes downcast and my back to them gaining their trust and hot dogs helped too

Within 3 days of this the male finally came over and sniffed my back and in time allowed me to toss him hot dog pieces. By the end of that week I was able to be within about 10 feet of them without too much trouble. The shelter staff gave me the promise if I worked with them daily they wouldnt put them down.

It was hard to swing it because I was working two jobs but I worked with them daily for about a maybe 2 weeks before the male finally took a hot dog from my hand. About that time a lovely older couple came in and fell in love with them despite their faults. We agreed if they made the effort and came down and worked with me and the dogs on the weekends they could possibly adopt them. Well they did do their part and in time the dogs accepted them...well as much as they could at that point. I made it clear these dogs would never be "normal" dogs. They would need constant work and patience. Since the couple had rescued an abused Mastiff(it had recently passed) they adopted both Brother and Sissy(now named Mosley and Layla).

This couple lives about a mile from me and I visit the dogs often. They have come a long ways. They are spoiled and loved by this wonderful couple who accepts them as they are. It's the best outcome I could have hoped for.

I dont do a lot of hands on training like I used to do there, but I coordinate with breed rescues all over the US willing to take some of the great dogs we get. It's extremely rewarding. Although it can be heart breaking and emotionally draining, I love what I do! I know I have personally been part of saving several dogs and some cats from sure death.

I took next Saturday off for our biggest event of the year Bark In The Park...I cant wait!.

Just a thought for those who love to take pictures. Most shelters would be overjoyed to have someone volunteer to take pictures of the animals up for adoption...your talents could save a life

princessbelle · 10-05-2011, 09:20 AM

OMG you all!!!!

This is truly an inspirational thread and wow i'm really so proud of you!!!!

Thank you all for your volunteer work, it truly makes a difference.

I volunteered at the free clinic up town for several years on and off, but i must admit, i haven't been up there since last November. I just got busy i suppose. That is no excuse. This thread has motivated me to call them today and see when they need help next.

There are some amazing doctors and nurses that donate their time and hang in there through thick and thin and i have fallin short. The patients are without insurance, a lot of kids needing vaccines, elderly needing flu shots, a lot of HIV and homeless people line up at the door daily.

It is a true blessing to be there and when i walk away at the end of the day i am so emotionally happy i usually just overflow with tears.

Thank you all for reminding me what is important.

Kudos to all of you!!!!!!

Dominique · 10-05-2011, 09:20 AM

They call it Friends of the Library.

I am a volunteer at my local Library.

Libraries and Librarians are not just about the books. They're about the people. Which is why supporting the library system is critical. What is TRUE is at this juncture, our libraries need us as much as we need them.

Bard · 10-05-2011, 09:33 AM

I volunteer at a horse rescue here well I do when I am in one piece lol
NYsunshinehorses.org they help horses that are coming off the track and we take in ones from the area as well.

10-05-2011, 08:07 AM	#2
Liam Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Guy Preferred Pronoun?: He, Him, His Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The Evergreen State Posts: 2,269 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 14,865 Thanked 6,875 Times in 1,861 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	I volunteer in a VA Medical Center Pharmacy, once a week. __________________ <3 Love is weird.

10-05-2011, 09:12 AM	#3
Inuus Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: She/Her Relationship Status: Single Not Looking Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 265 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 242 Thanked 377 Times in 143 Posts Rep Power: 3733068	I volunteer at my local animal shelter. It's a kill shelter so it's sometimes extremely emotionally draining. If I am there when animals get put down I try to be right there with them and hold them on their journey to the other side. I do have some good stories my favorite is when I first started volunteering they knew me from the food/snack/litter drop offs I used to bring down to them. They all knew I had a Boxer and was passionate about them. They said they had two young Boxers a brother and sister (that I named umm Brother and Sissy..I know not that original). They had been horribly abused physically and mentally. The shelter was going to put them down but I begged them to give me 1 week with them to see if I could make any progress. They werent aggression just terribly afraid of humans. If you went into the kennel with them they would shake so bad they would lose both their bowels and urine. I had to carry them outside to the play area everyday because they were terrified of leashes. Kind of tiresome carrying two 65 pound dogs! When they were in the play area they would romp and play but wouldnt come anywhere near me. I used to sit for hours everyday with my eyes downcast and my back to them gaining their trust and hot dogs helped too Within 3 days of this the male finally came over and sniffed my back and in time allowed me to toss him hot dog pieces. By the end of that week I was able to be within about 10 feet of them without too much trouble. The shelter staff gave me the promise if I worked with them daily they wouldnt put them down. It was hard to swing it because I was working two jobs but I worked with them daily for about a maybe 2 weeks before the male finally took a hot dog from my hand. About that time a lovely older couple came in and fell in love with them despite their faults. We agreed if they made the effort and came down and worked with me and the dogs on the weekends they could possibly adopt them. Well they did do their part and in time the dogs accepted them...well as much as they could at that point. I made it clear these dogs would never be "normal" dogs. They would need constant work and patience. Since the couple had rescued an abused Mastiff(it had recently passed) they adopted both Brother and Sissy(now named Mosley and Layla). This couple lives about a mile from me and I visit the dogs often. They have come a long ways. They are spoiled and loved by this wonderful couple who accepts them as they are. It's the best outcome I could have hoped for. I dont do a lot of hands on training like I used to do there, but I coordinate with breed rescues all over the US willing to take some of the great dogs we get. It's extremely rewarding. Although it can be heart breaking and emotionally draining, I love what I do! I know I have personally been part of saving several dogs and some cats from sure death. I took next Saturday off for our biggest event of the year Bark In The Park...I cant wait!. Just a thought for those who love to take pictures. Most shelters would be overjoyed to have someone volunteer to take pictures of the animals up for adoption...your talents could save a life __________________ “Kindness and compassion toward all living things is the mark of a civilized society.”- Cesar Chavez

10-05-2011, 09:20 AM	#4
princessbelle Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: femme ones Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,100 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,380 Thanked 30,496 Times in 5,198 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	OMG you all!!!! This is truly an inspirational thread and wow i'm really so proud of you!!!! Thank you all for your volunteer work, it truly makes a difference. I volunteered at the free clinic up town for several years on and off, but i must admit, i haven't been up there since last November. I just got busy i suppose. That is no excuse. This thread has motivated me to call them today and see when they need help next. There are some amazing doctors and nurses that donate their time and hang in there through thick and thin and i have fallin short. The patients are without insurance, a lot of kids needing vaccines, elderly needing flu shots, a lot of HIV and homeless people line up at the door daily. It is a true blessing to be there and when i walk away at the end of the day i am so emotionally happy i usually just overflow with tears. Thank you all for reminding me what is important. Kudos to all of you!!!!!! __________________ ~ I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. ~ Maya Angelou

10-05-2011, 09:33 AM	#6
Bard Family Man How Do You Identify?: TG Male Preferred Pronoun?: Masculine ones Relationship Status: She just gets me Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ..... Posts: 2,828 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,997 Thanked 12,786 Times in 2,431 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	I volunteer at a horse rescue here well I do when I am in one piece lol NYsunshinehorses.org they help horses that are coming off the track and we take in ones from the area as well. __________________ This is ten percent luck, twenty percent skill Fifteen percent concentrated power of will Five percent pleasure, fifty percent pain And a hundred percent reason to remember the name! Give yourself over to absolute pleasure. Swim the warm waters of sins of the flesh - erotic nightmares beyond any measure, and sensual daydreams to treasure forever. Can't you just see it? Don't dream it, be it.

10-05-2011, 08:03 AM	#1
Amber2010 Member How Do You Identify?: Happy, Crazy, Bubbly, Funny, Strong, Outgoing, Friendly Preferred Pronoun?: Femme Relationship Status: Complicated Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 200 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 920 Thanked 594 Times in 154 Posts Rep Power: 3787185	I love our veterans and that is where a good deal of my volunteering is. I help with dinners and also do Buddy Poppy drives and for those who do not know what a Buddy Poppy is they are little flowers that are given out and people make a donation. That money goes to our Unmet needs for the veterans and can go anywhere from the young men and women coming home and need assistance with their bills to the ones in hospitals. I also am part of the VFWLA in my area and these women help with our veterans and also we bring in money to help with cancer research. I also volunteer at my local Civic Theatre. I use to love being a actress before kids but now I help with everything from putting up/tearing down sets to seating and the food stand. I also do work full time and still have one kid at home. I guess I am someone who likes to keep busy and be a part of the community. Plus I love people and making friends.

10-05-2011, 09:20 AM	#5
Dominique Member How Do You Identify?: Female/Lesbian/half the athlete I used to be Preferred Pronoun?: she/her Relationship Status: Dates Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: So proud to be a Pittsburgher Posts: 1,484 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,645 Thanked 3,730 Times in 1,166 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	They call it Friends of the Library. I am a volunteer at my local Library. Libraries and Librarians are not just about the books. They're about the people. Which is why supporting the library system is critical. What is TRUE is at this juncture, our libraries need us as much as we need them.