Our day-to-day operations entail a real collaboration with our volunteers. We actively seek their feedback while working side-by side with them, providing a suggestion box, doing surveys and holding meetings. Several groups, such as our advanced canine volunteers and our wildlife caretakers have their own Google groups where they share information such as population reports for a given day, information on particular animals, articles of interest and frequently asked questions. Recently, we began using groups of volunteers, such as sororities or service members, for one-time projects throughout the building and grounds. These groups not only allow us to accomplish a great deal of work in a short period of time, but also help us build relationships with organizations, individuals and companies. These relationships often lead to the donation of materials, labor or funding, the recruitment of long-term volunteers or the adoption of one of our available animals.
Volunteer Profile – Robert “Bob” Jake Pitts
Bob began volunteering at DCHS in 2006 at the age of 81. He helped monitor, organize and distribute our daily collection of donated items. This is no easy task, but Bob was used to hard work and he took pride in his efforts. Every morning, without fail, Bob would be found pushing one of the big yellow donation bins, now called “Bob’s Bins,” around the shelter distributing recently donated items. He knew the ins and outs of the shelter so well that sometimes staff would ask him where things went! A doctor once asked Bob, “How do you stay so healthy and happy?!” Bob simply replied, “Well, I’ve got stuff that needs to get done at the humane society.” Bob made a true difference at DCHS
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staff enjoyed Bob’s sense of humor, updates on last night’s baseball scores and most importantly, his sweet smile.
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