What volunteering means to me – Part 1.

In honour of National Volunteer Week, we decided to touch base with a few of our dedicated volunteers to see exactly what volunteering means to them. ARF is almost entirely run by Volunteers – hard working, dedicated Volunteers and we wouldn't be here without them. Here is our first installation.

Melissa Donnahee, ARF General Volunteer and "Pad for Paws" committee member

Volunteering means a commitment of your time and energy to a cause you believe in. I am very much an "it could always be worse, much worse" type of person. We all too often take for granted the blessings in our lives. I have so much to be thankful for – even on my worst day. Not everyone is so lucky. I'm a firm believer I should be giving back while I'm in a position to. I may not always be so lucky. Volunteering is a very satisfying and enlightening experience. To be able to contribute in a positive way to such a great cause is self-rewarding in a way you can only understand first hand. The fact it feels so great to help animals in need just makes it a no-brainer.

For more information on Volunteering with ARF or other ways you can help our organization, visit our website at www.arf.ab.ca