Area society seeks help for the SPCA.
The CSRA Vegetarian Society (CSRAVS) has teamed up with the Aiken SPCA to recruit volunteers for the SPCA’s animal welfare and protection programs.
Members of CSRAVS recently attended an orientation session at the SPCA’s no-kill shelter on Wire Road. There they took a tour, made friends with dozens of homeless animals and signed up for volunteer opportunities ranging from dog walking to cat socializing to fundraising.
Sean Woods, founder and organizer of CSRAVS, said the Vegetarian Society is trying to help spread the word about the SPCA’s need for volunteers. He said the orientation session was advertised by e-mail to the more than 100 CSRAVS members.
“CSRAVS has a base of people who are very committed, and a lot of them are interested in animal welfare issues,” he said. “At the same time, we knew that the SPCA really needs volunteers. It seemed like a win-win for everybody.”
Gary Willoughby, executive director of the SPCA, agreed.
“We appreciate the interest,” he said. “It’s really great of the CSRAVS members to turn out. We hope we’ll have more chances to work with the Vegetarian Society in the future.”
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