Well it's been a couple weeks since I got myself out in the field of volunteering and I thought I'd update you on the progress and how I like it. I decided that I will keep you updated each week after I accomplished my week's worth of volunteering. Right now it looks like Wednesdays, and Thursdays I'm GOING to be busy with volunteering at a theft store in Heartville, sorting and pricing books, and yes continuing my work at the animal shelter. Then once a month I will be volunteering at Mighty Wind Christian church at their open house. It is an event where the less fortunate or homeless come in to get food or shop for needed clothing or appliances free of charge. Yes I volunteered there Wednesday and met a great group of people and they want me to come back. Here is a little bit of what went on each day I volunteered.
Wednesday: Mighty Wind Christian Church
Mom had offered to drop me off on her way to my grandparent's house. I was relieved that she did because the doors to the church were locked and we literally had to pound on it. Thoughts were streaming through my head like, "Oh no! was this a scam!" But sure enough a gentleman by the name of Don answered along with a woman named Linda. Mom explained I was here to volunteer and they ooed and awed and said come on in. It was real easy work, it was basically hanging and putting clothes into boxes and bags and racks for the open house. It was fun looking through the clothes. Some of them still had tags on them and looked brand new. Yes as we worked we chit chatted and had fun. :)
Thursday: Animal Shelter
I didn't do that much like the last time I was there. I walked two dogs one looked like a black lab mix named Tank and one by the name of Chip. Tank was funny he just wanted to sit in the grass and enjoy some fresh air so I let him and he kept sneaking me kisses. I gave all the dogs and cats treats, and played with a cat by the name of sweetie boy.
The pet of the day was a shepard mix by the name of Abby. She was a cutie. on her tag it said, gentle, good with kids, and housebroken. ;) If I was starting a family I would told the staff, "She's mine!" lol.
How I'm enjoying it
I am enjoying volunteering greatly. If I choose between the animal shelter and the church I would have to say the church. The animal shelter can be difficult at times and there is really no consistency with the volunteers. So I don't know what I am going to be doing when I go in which is hard. Well better get to housework bye.
Friday, October 24, 2014
Friday, October 17, 2014
Back in the volunteering and blogging world
Yes that's right I am Back! It's been so long since I posted anything it feels great to be returning to the blogging world. Yes you might be wondering if I'd even thought about my blog since I stopped and the answer was yes I thought about it quite a bit but some of the events that I thought would make a good post would not be appropriate to share on here. But anyway for those who don't get on facebook or don't have an instagram account here is what occurred.
1. took a trip to Louisville with grandma to visit aunt Karla and her family. ( No we didn't have a blow out, we traveled by grayhound bus)
2. celebrated 5 years seizure free
3. went camping down at the ohio river and carved pumpkins and participated in the festivel
4. spending time with grandma and grandpa at their house for they are moving
5. reading some fantastic books
6. working on my novel
7. searching and FINDING volunteer work.
That's right, I am volunteering at The humane society. I think it is important to raise awareness for those who speak differently. Yes when I updated the status on facebook the likes came pouring in but also some warnings such as Happy for you but remember you can't adopt all." I must admit I was Skeptical about volunteering there because I didn't think my personality was suitable for it. I almost thought I was too HEARTLESS for it. Such as I didn't feel bad to see a dog or kitten be put in a cage I thought "Do I really have to be so tough, why can't I have compassion?"
Anyway I had witnessed a sad moment that proved that I DO have compassion and that I'm suitable to do this as I was about to sign out to catch my ride back home but more on that in a bit, here is what my first day was like:
Due to a leash that was broken a dog took me for walk rather than me taking the dog for a walk. ( The dog was cute and spotted. It resembled Crystal our old English cocker we had growing up. a young man who worked there saw that I was having trouble and grabbed the leash, shook his head and said "it's broken." He helped me get the dog back in it's cage.
I tried to walk another dog but I couldn't get the cage open I finally thought, "I'm asking for another job." sure enough they gave me one which was bathing a litter of kittens.
That was fun and it passed the time too. :) I wouldn't mind doing that every time I am there. There is always a staff or volunteer there to give you a hand. Yes some do squirm but they are easy to handle. Yes I made the mistake of taking my phone out of my back pack purse I had to take a photo for my cousin which did not come out good. Anyway guess what happened I went to the bathroom and the cell got thrown in with the group of towels to get cleaned. No, don't worry I still have it, and I got to feed the animals.
Okay about that sad moment when I realized that I DO have compassion. I saw a lady come in with her dog. It looked like a pit bull. I am not sure of her name but I am sure it was Kayla. I witnessed the woman standing with Kayla as I was about to sign out and at first I thought she was adopting but it was the other way around, she was giving Kayla to the humane society. She was answering questions about the her and Kayla looked at me with sad eyes and wanted me to pet her. Sure enough the staff member came and tried to take Kayla back but she would not budge the lady had to walk with them just to calm Kayla down. I saw the woman walk out crying and I almost lost it. I just wanted to give Kayla a treat. Sure enough I walked around with a basket full of treats for the dogs. Overall it was a fun experience. I will be doing it weekly and still searching for other volunteer work out there that interests me. I will keep you updated and post the pet of the day that is available. Till next time.
Heather
1. took a trip to Louisville with grandma to visit aunt Karla and her family. ( No we didn't have a blow out, we traveled by grayhound bus)
2. celebrated 5 years seizure free
3. went camping down at the ohio river and carved pumpkins and participated in the festivel
4. spending time with grandma and grandpa at their house for they are moving
5. reading some fantastic books
6. working on my novel
7. searching and FINDING volunteer work.
That's right, I am volunteering at The humane society. I think it is important to raise awareness for those who speak differently. Yes when I updated the status on facebook the likes came pouring in but also some warnings such as Happy for you but remember you can't adopt all." I must admit I was Skeptical about volunteering there because I didn't think my personality was suitable for it. I almost thought I was too HEARTLESS for it. Such as I didn't feel bad to see a dog or kitten be put in a cage I thought "Do I really have to be so tough, why can't I have compassion?"
Anyway I had witnessed a sad moment that proved that I DO have compassion and that I'm suitable to do this as I was about to sign out to catch my ride back home but more on that in a bit, here is what my first day was like:
Due to a leash that was broken a dog took me for walk rather than me taking the dog for a walk. ( The dog was cute and spotted. It resembled Crystal our old English cocker we had growing up. a young man who worked there saw that I was having trouble and grabbed the leash, shook his head and said "it's broken." He helped me get the dog back in it's cage.
I tried to walk another dog but I couldn't get the cage open I finally thought, "I'm asking for another job." sure enough they gave me one which was bathing a litter of kittens.
That was fun and it passed the time too. :) I wouldn't mind doing that every time I am there. There is always a staff or volunteer there to give you a hand. Yes some do squirm but they are easy to handle. Yes I made the mistake of taking my phone out of my back pack purse I had to take a photo for my cousin which did not come out good. Anyway guess what happened I went to the bathroom and the cell got thrown in with the group of towels to get cleaned. No, don't worry I still have it, and I got to feed the animals.
Okay about that sad moment when I realized that I DO have compassion. I saw a lady come in with her dog. It looked like a pit bull. I am not sure of her name but I am sure it was Kayla. I witnessed the woman standing with Kayla as I was about to sign out and at first I thought she was adopting but it was the other way around, she was giving Kayla to the humane society. She was answering questions about the her and Kayla looked at me with sad eyes and wanted me to pet her. Sure enough the staff member came and tried to take Kayla back but she would not budge the lady had to walk with them just to calm Kayla down. I saw the woman walk out crying and I almost lost it. I just wanted to give Kayla a treat. Sure enough I walked around with a basket full of treats for the dogs. Overall it was a fun experience. I will be doing it weekly and still searching for other volunteer work out there that interests me. I will keep you updated and post the pet of the day that is available. Till next time.
Heather
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