Awe... or should I saw Paw?

Who doesn’t want to help out their four-legged friends? If you’re from the area you’re probably already familiar with the Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary located in Jupiter, FL. Safe Harbor rescues homeless animals in need and keeps these animals safely in boarding until they are adopted (giving reinforcement and staying true to their name). They also offer low cost sterilization with no questions asked and have a veterinary clinic on site.

On Saturday, May 16th they will be holding their 22nd Annual Celebrity Dog Wash event to help raise funds to care for the homeless animals in their care as well as to allow them to continue offering future care and services.

Download the volunteer application here & help your four-legged friends! Ruff … meow :-)

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When you were a kid did you dream of being a firefighter?

Well, maybe it’s time you explored that possibility! If you’re not sure if you’re ready to commit full-time why not try your hand at volunteering as a firefighter?

The Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Volunteer Division is where you’ll need to start. Their website offers answers to most questions about what volunteering for The Palm Beach County Fire Rescue entails as well as information as to how to begin the process. You’ll learn what’s expected of you as a volunteer along with other helpful safety related links.

Take the plunge, volunteer & make the kid in you smile!

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It's as easy as going to your county website!

I so easily stumbled upon this great resource for volunteering I actually surprised myself! The Palm Beach County website has a great listing for volunteer possibilities and it’s as easy as a “click away”.

From animal care to our local library to Voices of Children of Palm Beach County and many more. You’re sure to find one that fits into your schedule and peaks your interest.

Remember, most volunteer opportunities only require a few hours of out of your day and the reward for volunteering is simply priceless. Since you’re volunteering your efforts and your time, you’re free to help based on your own scheduling needs. Get the kids involved too!

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TurtleFest 2009

For the month of April, I volunteered for at TurtleFest 2009. It’s an annual event held at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach, Florida. From the moment I arrived I could see and feel the excitement in the air. Vendors, music, education, games for the kids and friendly faces abound.

The Loggerhead Marinelife Center is an ocean conservation organization with a sea turtle hospital on the premises. The staff is full of intelligent, caring individuals that live their lives day in and day out with a give back attitude. Always, happily available to answer questions, to educate and to put forth all effort possible to help threatened and endangered sea turtles. Being very active in overall ocean conservation requires the help of volunteers and there are always opportunities to help. Click the link to see what you can do to help. I know I’ll be volunteering again very soon!

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