Lend a Hand

We've had quite a few inquiries at camp recently about volunteer opportunities for kids who are soon to be out of school for the summer. While we do not use volunteer staff at Camp Bow Wow due to liability reasons, we know that both the Washington Area Humane Society and the Western PA Humane Society would be delighted to accept ready-and-willing volunteer help. Whether you and your child are interested in volunteering for a day, a week, or the whole summer, there are dozens of ways you can contribute to the well-being of shelter animals in our area. Dogs need to be walked, cats need to be cuddled, envelopes licked and grass cut. Even if you don't live close by to either Humane Society location, volunteers are often needed for off-site events, so don't let distance deter you. You should note, however, that there are often age requirements for volunteers. The WPAHS requires that volunteers be at least 16 years of age. At the Washington Area Humane Society, volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you have a young child who is desperate to help out, consider encouraging him or her to have a lemonade stand or a toy sale and donate the proceeds to the cause. Any little bit helps, whether it comes in the form of time or money. So, after lazy days at the pool and bike rides around the neighborhood become old-hat this summer, keep in mind the local animal-rescue organizations that would benefit immensely from the work of a volunteer.

To find out more about volunteering for the Washington Area Humane Society and the Western PA Humane Society, please visit their websites at:
WAHS
and
WPAHS