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The Golden Rule is our guiding philosophy, here at Desert Haven Animal
Refuge: treat others, the animals, our members and all life, as we
ourselves would wish to be treated. It is the key to a better world for
all of us. Through the generous hearts and hands of people like you, we
are helping build a future that will be rooted in kindness and caring.
Refuge: treat others, the animals, our members and all life, as we
ourselves would wish to be treated. It is the key to a better world for
all of us. Through the generous hearts and hands of people like you, we
are helping build a future that will be rooted in kindness and caring.
THE SIERRA COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY &
DESERT HAVEN ANIMAL REFUGE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
"We make a living by what we get - we make a life by what we give."
- Winston Churchill.
The Sierra County Humane Society & Desert Haven Animal Refuge provide
two types of volunteer opportunities:
1) You can be a Work Camper or 2) Local Volunteer.
Both local volunteers and DHAR work campers share in the operation of the
small, no-kill companion animal sanctuary located in a country setting, a
couple of miles from Truth or Consequences, NM. Their activities include but
are not limited to caring for the sanctuary’s feathered and furry residents –
dogs, cats, guinea pigs, rabbits, white and domesticated ring neck doves,
peacocks, roosters and hens, some of them miniature, all of them rescued
from situations that endangered their life or their health. At Desert Haven,
the residents are given a new chance at life until they are adopted into
forever homes or to until they pass on from natural causes. Aside from
helping feed and care for all the small creatures for whom the sanctuary is
home, Dog Walking and Kitty Cuddling are also an integral part of daily
volunteer and work camping activities.
Individuals with special skills or interests are welcome and encouraged to
give a hand in special projects, such as but not limited to:
•Building insulated dog houses, feline furniture and kitty condos
•Painting small and large projects.
•Grounds keeping and beautification within the sanctuary, perimeter,
at the adjacent Rainbow Bridge Pet Cemetery and also inside DHAR
campground.
•Computer projects such as updating DHAR Petfinder files, etc.
WORK CAMPERS
Desert Haven offers seasonal and long term work camping opportunities to
service oriented RV’ers interested in exchanging time, experience and skills
for a spacious FHU RV site with WI-FI. Work campers routinely commit
for a minimum of 3 months of service unless other arrangements are agreed
on, in advance, by both parties. Single work campers commit for an
average of 20 hours of service per week. Couples are expected to share an
average of 30 hours between each other. Depending on skills, need and
personal preference, the weekly work camping schedule may also include one
4 hour shift at Paws & Claws Thrift Shoppe. Visit our RV Park page for
more details or download an application.
LOCAL VOLUNTEERS
Local volunteers reside in the surrounding communities, either as permanent
or seasonal residents. Local volunteers have the opportunity to choose their
favorite volunteer activities within our animal welfare organization.
Volunteers who enjoy working with and around small domestic animals are
invited to become part of the team that handles daily Animal Care. Animal
Care takes place at the same time every morning and again for an hour or
more during mid to late afternoon. Animal Care Volunteers are usually on
location for approximately 2 to 2 ½ hours per morning shift and
approximately 1 ½ hours in the mid to late afternoon. These volunteer
activities include but are not limited to walking dogs, grooming and cuddling
felines while giving plenty of attention to the companion animals of their
choice.
Volunteers who enjoy working around people are encouraged to team up with
the Paws & Claws Thrift Shoppe staff that operates the non-profit entity
located in Truth or Consequences. Paws & Claws is operated by the Sierra
County Humane Society and all its profits help fund the entire organization.
Paws & Claws Volunteers usually spend from one to several hours each week
help sort and display items donated on a daily basis. Some P&C volunteers
assist customers as needed. Others help keep the shop clean and organized
and its’ windows dressing as attractive as possible.
Able bodied volunteers with the use of a truck or a trailer are also
occasionally needed to help pick-up donated furniture pieces and other items
from local entities.
Service Oriented Groups are welcome and encouraged to visit and volunteer
at Desert Haven. They are invited to take on special projects, such as but
not limited to grounds maintenance and upgrade. Groups with specific skills
and goals are welcome to handle building and repair projects. All Youth
groups are expected to be chaperoned by at least one responsible adult
above 21 years old.
Service oriented groups include but are not limited to:
•Church Youth Groups
•Boy & Girl Scouts
•Classrooms
•Senior Groups
Desert Haven Animal Refuge welcomes and will work with Community Service
applicants, either Court ordered or otherwise.
Please download our Work Camper Application or for more information on
both the Work Camper and Local Volunteer program, or to schedule a
Volunteer Orientation, contact Desert Haven General Operations Supervisor
at 575-894-1694 or 813-716-2033.
“You can take a man’s money anytime,
but when you take a man’s time, you take part of his life”
DESERT HAVEN ANIMAL REFUGE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
"We make a living by what we get - we make a life by what we give."
- Winston Churchill.
The Sierra County Humane Society & Desert Haven Animal Refuge provide
two types of volunteer opportunities:
1) You can be a Work Camper or 2) Local Volunteer.
Both local volunteers and DHAR work campers share in the operation of the
small, no-kill companion animal sanctuary located in a country setting, a
couple of miles from Truth or Consequences, NM. Their activities include but
are not limited to caring for the sanctuary’s feathered and furry residents –
dogs, cats, guinea pigs, rabbits, white and domesticated ring neck doves,
peacocks, roosters and hens, some of them miniature, all of them rescued
from situations that endangered their life or their health. At Desert Haven,
the residents are given a new chance at life until they are adopted into
forever homes or to until they pass on from natural causes. Aside from
helping feed and care for all the small creatures for whom the sanctuary is
home, Dog Walking and Kitty Cuddling are also an integral part of daily
volunteer and work camping activities.
Individuals with special skills or interests are welcome and encouraged to
give a hand in special projects, such as but not limited to:
•Building insulated dog houses, feline furniture and kitty condos
•Painting small and large projects.
•Grounds keeping and beautification within the sanctuary, perimeter,
at the adjacent Rainbow Bridge Pet Cemetery and also inside DHAR
campground.
•Computer projects such as updating DHAR Petfinder files, etc.
WORK CAMPERS
Desert Haven offers seasonal and long term work camping opportunities to
service oriented RV’ers interested in exchanging time, experience and skills
for a spacious FHU RV site with WI-FI. Work campers routinely commit
for a minimum of 3 months of service unless other arrangements are agreed
on, in advance, by both parties. Single work campers commit for an
average of 20 hours of service per week. Couples are expected to share an
average of 30 hours between each other. Depending on skills, need and
personal preference, the weekly work camping schedule may also include one
4 hour shift at Paws & Claws Thrift Shoppe. Visit our RV Park page for
more details or download an application.
LOCAL VOLUNTEERS
Local volunteers reside in the surrounding communities, either as permanent
or seasonal residents. Local volunteers have the opportunity to choose their
favorite volunteer activities within our animal welfare organization.
Volunteers who enjoy working with and around small domestic animals are
invited to become part of the team that handles daily Animal Care. Animal
Care takes place at the same time every morning and again for an hour or
more during mid to late afternoon. Animal Care Volunteers are usually on
location for approximately 2 to 2 ½ hours per morning shift and
approximately 1 ½ hours in the mid to late afternoon. These volunteer
activities include but are not limited to walking dogs, grooming and cuddling
felines while giving plenty of attention to the companion animals of their
choice.
Volunteers who enjoy working around people are encouraged to team up with
the Paws & Claws Thrift Shoppe staff that operates the non-profit entity
located in Truth or Consequences. Paws & Claws is operated by the Sierra
County Humane Society and all its profits help fund the entire organization.
Paws & Claws Volunteers usually spend from one to several hours each week
help sort and display items donated on a daily basis. Some P&C volunteers
assist customers as needed. Others help keep the shop clean and organized
and its’ windows dressing as attractive as possible.
Able bodied volunteers with the use of a truck or a trailer are also
occasionally needed to help pick-up donated furniture pieces and other items
from local entities.
Service Oriented Groups are welcome and encouraged to visit and volunteer
at Desert Haven. They are invited to take on special projects, such as but
not limited to grounds maintenance and upgrade. Groups with specific skills
and goals are welcome to handle building and repair projects. All Youth
groups are expected to be chaperoned by at least one responsible adult
above 21 years old.
Service oriented groups include but are not limited to:
•Church Youth Groups
•Boy & Girl Scouts
•Classrooms
•Senior Groups
Desert Haven Animal Refuge welcomes and will work with Community Service
applicants, either Court ordered or otherwise.
Please download our Work Camper Application or for more information on
both the Work Camper and Local Volunteer program, or to schedule a
Volunteer Orientation, contact Desert Haven General Operations Supervisor
at 575-894-1694 or 813-716-2033.
“You can take a man’s money anytime,
but when you take a man’s time, you take part of his life”
Eliana Aubin
President - SCHS
Executive Director - DHAR
Manager - Paws & Claws Thrift Shop
Contact eliana4pets@gmail.com
President - SCHS
Executive Director - DHAR
Manager - Paws & Claws Thrift Shop
Contact eliana4pets@gmail.com
Jody Koch
Recording Secretary - SCHS
Frank Koch
Treasurer - SCHS
Recording Secretary - SCHS
Frank Koch
Treasurer - SCHS
| IN MEMORIAM Jerry Aubin Charter Member Treasurer & Financial Advisor - SCHS "LOVED BY MANY - RESPECTED BY ALL" |
Jerry's passing in 2005 was a tremendous loss, not only for his family and
friends, but also for Desert Haven. He was instrumental is purchasing the
property for the sanctuary and in getting the no-kill animal refuge off the
ground. The memory of his love and concern for others will live on forever in
the hearts and minds of those who knew him. He left the world a little
better because he was in it.
friends, but also for Desert Haven. He was instrumental is purchasing the
property for the sanctuary and in getting the no-kill animal refuge off the
ground. The memory of his love and concern for others will live on forever in
the hearts and minds of those who knew him. He left the world a little
better because he was in it.
Ardell Scartaccini
Advisory Board Member - DHAR
Advisory Board Member - DHAR
Ellen "Bootz" Farrester
Vice President - SCHS
Vice President - SCHS
Janice Lamb
General Operations Supervisor
Contact: 813-716-2033
jslamb25@gmail.com
General Operations Supervisor
Contact: 813-716-2033
jslamb25@gmail.com
Lorena Nelson
Advisory Board Member - DHAR
Advisory Board Member - DHAR
Camille Carnell Pronovost
Advisory Board Member - DHAR
Web Master and Social Media
Advisory Board Member - DHAR
Web Master and Social Media
Steve Spaw
Advisory Board Member - DHAR
Advisory Board Member - DHAR
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| James Bagwell; Pro Bono CPA |
