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Review for Michigan Humane Society, Detroit, MI, USA
I have been a volunteer with, and a donor to, the Michigan Humane Society for 20 years. I type '20 years' with a smile on my face because I have so much pride in being affiliated with such a wonderful organization. I have had numerous opportunities to volunteer in different areas with MHS; animal care, fostering, fundraising, pet education, animal welfare conferences, numerous special events, and have participated in many training sessions. The Michigan Humane Society is consistent (and constant) about the homeless animals in their care being their Number 1 priority. I am constantly amazed at their willingness to try new ways to help the animals, whether it be with events, training, etc. What is important to remember is that MHS does not turn away any animals that come through their doors and MHS has so many opportunities to give animals the additional opportunities to find a loving home through various pet adoption events, not to mention the many, many foster 'parents' that take the animals in until a loving home is found. People need to remember that it is through donations and fundraising that this is possible.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
...many ways. I have adopted my animals from MHS and had good experiences with the process and the staff. I have volunteered, as previously stated, for 20 years and have had the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of areas. I feel appreciated and excited every time there is another opportunity!
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I would not make changes - I am very confident and appreciative of MHS and their Mission.
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?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
Did your volunteer experience have an effect on you? (teaching you a new skill, or introducing new friends, etc.)
My volunteer experience continues and it has had a major effect on me and how I have become a better person and how to help those that need our voice. I have always been treated with respect by MHS, have learned many new skills and have become a more passionate person. I have met many wonderful friends through MHS and have been involved in many vaccination and sterilization clinics that were above and beyond what I thought I would experience. Love it!
How did this volunteer experience make you feel?
My experiences have made me feel very passionate about MHS and what they do. For example, with the low-cost vaccination and sterilization clinics, it makes your heart feel so good that the 'parents' of the animals feel so much more at ease because their pets could be vaccinated or sterilized where they could afford it and know that their animals would have a better chance at being healthy.
