Volunteering your time (and energy) is a great way to give something back to the community you serve. I have a personal interest in reaching out and educating our youth by introducing them to the veterinary profession. I happen to feel that there will always be a need for competent compassionate veterinarians in the future.
Through my hospital, for example, I participate in what we call future vet presentations for my friends’ kids at their schools. The program addresses what being a Pet doctor is all about while stressing the importance of the human-Pet bond. Depending on the age group, kids are given goodie bags and:
-are encouraged to assist with tests and using instruments
-participate in discussions and mini labs
-look at x-rays and
-play the role of veterinarian
We’re all crazy-busy these days, juggling simultaneous work-family commitments. But I think it’s important to make time to support the people who support you. The hard part is how you choose to give and to whom. To help you with this task, I first recommend you take a look at your calendar for the next month and figure out how many hours you would have in a week or a month to give. Do you have regular open blocks of time?
Secondly, make a list of your talents and interests and match them up with organizations you are interested in. Consider your local humane society or shelter?
You can also attend a meeting or event held for the organization you’re interested in to meet its members and see if you fit in personality and culture-wise. Be sure to find out how much time other members or volunteers contribute so you can see if you have enough available time to give.
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