My Nonprofit Reviews
Laure W
Review for Blue Ridge Wildlife Center, Boyce, VA, USA
I was introduced to the BRWC while taking training to become a Virginia Master Naturalist. As a naturalist, one of our roles is to volunteer in service to our communities to help preserve and protect our native plants, animals and wild places and to educate the public on the importance of our natural world. As such, the program introduced us to a variety of valuable organization that do their work, in part, with the help of skilled volunteers. Of all of the organizations that we were introduced to, it was clear that the BRWC would figure prominently in my volunteering future. I began volunteering 3 years ago to help them develop an educational outreach center at the facility. I continue to be amazed at all they do under the direction and skilled medical care of Dr. Burwell to provide for so many injured and orphaned animal each year. It may be a small center, but it has a really big heart and the dedicated volunteers to make a very real difference in the northern Shenandoah Valley.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
You just need to look at the records to see the incredible success this center has in raising and rehabilitating animals for release back into the wild. Many people have experienced the joy of having an injured or orphaned animal that they brought into the center be brought "back home" for release where they were found. Many more have been able to experience the release of raptors - an opportunity to educate the public about the beauty and value of these magnificent creatures.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
The center relies on donations of money, food and supplies from the community. With what they have, they do a fabulous job. Donations are a testament to the communities recognition of the value of their work. Of course they always need more volunteers, more supplies, and an updated facility would be fabulous.
Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
A lot
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
Did your volunteer experience have an effect on you? (teaching you a new skill, or introducing new friends, etc.)
New skills, increased knowledge, untold satisfaction!
How did this volunteer experience make you feel?
Great.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
