Benefits of Volunteering
Junior Volunteer MiKayla Whitman playing with Archie at the Cat Adoption Center in Anamosa.
There Are Real Benefits To Being A Volunteer
Volunteers are people from all walks of life. What they all have in common is the desire to make a difference by giving their time to a worthy cause. Volunteering can do many things besides helping an organization in need. Research has shown that there are clear benefits of being a volunteer. Some of the noted benefits are:
- Build your self-confidence
- Renew your spirit
- Meet new friends
- Gain purpose in your life
- Improve your health
- Boost your career options
- Have fun
AWF Volunteer Opportunities
We have no paid staff, so we are always in need of volunteers. AWF is still in existence today due to our dedicated volunteers and we're always looking to add to that list. Whether you want to help once a month or every week, we have a job for you!
- Take digital photos of dogs
- Provide foster care
- Make flyers
- Distribute flyers
- Help organize or work fundraising events
- Post information on our web sites
- Research additional fundraising opportunities
- Transport dogs
- Answer phone and/or e-mail inquiries
- Conduct pending adoption activities
- Various positions available at the Cat Adoption Center