My Nonprofit Reviews

I moved to the area from the coast of NC. I’ve always loved horses but didn’t have a lot of experience caring for them. I researched a few volunteer opportunities in the area and Red Bell stood out to me for a few reasons.
1. I’m an animal lover and treat my pets like family. They are not pets, they’re my kids. Every single soul at Red Bell has a name, a story, a personality, and something that makes them unique.
2. I’ve always rescued animals because they are so different from others. They have a story that may have been good or bad, I can’t change the past but I can change the future and give them a loving and caring home.
3. I suffer from PTSD and so have a lot of the equine here at Red Bell. I know what it’s like to feel hopeless and alone. Humans feel it and animals do too. I can understand how to be patient with them because it reminds me of how I want people to treat me.
4. Our past does not define our future but it makes us unique and special. Every equine here is different and requires certain care that many organizations just don’t have the time, finances, or energy to provide. Red Bell is the place where no matter the challenge, Mary will make things work. She will find a way!!!
5. After the tour, I had such an appreciation for the work that these people do every single day. Countless hours of care and dedication go into the process and it shows. The animals are happy, they are smiling with their personalities, and how can that not make you smile!
I’ve volunteered at a number of places in my past and nothing compares to the organization that this team provides.
Documenting your hours, progression in your volunteer abilities, clear direction, and safety was very important. As an HR Consultant, I was pleasantly surprised by the organization and attentiveness by the staff.
Tomorrow I will be getting my volunteer evaluation and a Red Bell t-shirt! I’m so excited and can’t wait to continue volunteering here!!

I 100% recommend volunteering at Red Bell and donating to this amazing organization.

I will continue to volunteer if I’m physically able and after that I’m happy to volunteer in the office or elsewhere as needed. I won’t stop unless they tell me to, or they get tired of me! :)
I LOVE RED BELL!!!