Discover the expert in you.
Discover the expert in you.
Best Friends Animal Society operates the largest no-kill animal sanctuary in the country, caring for about 1,700 dogs, cats and other animals. The sanctuary also provides wildlife rehabilitation and housing. Best Friends started in the 1970s as a shelter rescue and adoption program in Arizona that expanded to be a national organization, with the sanctuary facility in southern Utah. Current programs focus on stopping puppy mills, helping community cats (also called feral cats), advocating for pit bull dogs and promoting pet adoption.
Building birdhouses for your local botanical garden or improving trails at a nearby park are just two examples of ways to help wildlife. These projects can be both a learning experience and a way to get first-hand experience while volunteering. Organizations throughout the nation and world need individuals who are willing to give a couple of weeks, or longer, to accomplish a project that will benefit wildlife.
If homelessness is a problem in your community, a great way to make a difference is by starting a support group. A support group offers a non-threatening way for homeless individuals to engage with others and seek information about services they may benefit from. If there are already a host of services for the homeless, the support group may be a great way to meet others in similar situations and to speak and be heard. It can help homeless individuals begin to build a sense of community and stability.
