From the Union ...
Quiet Hero: Nancy Helm, 58, Grass Valley
The
group I volunteer for: Animal Save Thrift and
Treasures
What I
do for the group: I work as a cashier, stock the
shelves, price, and work with Marshall, the pit bull
we're trying to find a home for.
How I
got involved: I brought some things in and Monique
(the assistant manager) said to come back in and
volunteer, so I did.
Why I
think this group's work is important: Just for the
animals. We do animal rescue, assist with spay and
neuter and medical care, provide food for animals when
people are desperate, and we're building a no-kill
animal shelter.
The best
thing that ever happened to me on this volunteer job was:
It's the people here every day; it's a wonderful
environment. I'm an ROP student in the animal and
veterinary class, and I'm doing my internship here.
The
rewards I get from this volunteer job are: I enjoy
it, and I've learned retail. I feel like I'm doing
something for the animals.
Other
volunteer jobs I've done: I was a Red Cross dental
assistant for the Ellsworth Air Force Base dental clinic
in Rapid City, S.D.
I've
lived in Nevada County: Born and raised here.
I think
volunteerism is important because: If you're part of
the community, you need to give to it in a way that is
right for you.
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