A recent college graduate of South Dakota State University, Brittany Kuecker has been accepted into a master’s degree program to study political science and sociology. In addition to being a committed student, Brittany Kuecker is also dedicated to helping her community. She is a lifetime member of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars and spent some time working as an intern at her local animal shelter.

For animal lovers looking to volunteer in their community, animal shelters are a great place to start. While donating money supports the care of the animals, donating time comes with a range of benefits. Volunteering at a shelter is a great way to meet new people and make friends. Volunteers are surrounded by fellow animal lovers and people with similar interests and passions, offering a unique chance to establish lifelong relationships. The experience also allows for new skills to develop because of the many jobs available for shelter volunteers. Some of the skills learned while working at a shelter carry over into the professional life of volunteers and may even open up a new career path that had not been previously considered.

Working at an animal shelter provides a great feeling of satisfaction, accomplishment, and gratefulness. Helping homeless animals creates warm feeling in volunteers, lowering stress and improving overall happiness. Surveys have found that over 90 percent of volunteers report feelings of energy and euphoria after volunteering at a shelter.



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