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My Letter About Being a Volunteer
Hi! My name is Sarah and I'm 10 years old. I love writing letters to my friends and family to tell them about the cool things I do. Today, I'm going to write a letter to my cousin Emma about being a volunteer! Dear Emma,
How are you? I'm writing to tell you about the volunteering I've been doing lately. It's been so much fun and I've learned a lot! You should really think about being a volunteer too. Let me tell you all about it.
A few months ago, my teacher Mrs. Rodriguez told our class that we could sign up to be volunteers at the animal shelter on Saturdays. I love animals so much, so I told my mom I really wanted to do it. She said that was a great idea! The next Saturday, my mom drove me to the animal shelter and I got started as a volunteer.
When I first got there, a nice lady named Jessica showed me around. There were rooms full of dogs of all different sizes and breeds. Some were barking loudly and jumping up and down in their cages. Others were just lazily lying around. Jessica said those dogs were probably tired from playing outside earlier. Then we went to see the cat room. There were so many cats! Some were napping in little beds, others were playing with toys that were hanging from the ceiling. My favorite was an orange tabby cat named Marmalade who let me pet him.
After the tour, Jessica explained what my volunteer job would be. Mostly it involves playing with the dogs and cats to give them exercise and keep them from getting bored. But I also help clean out their cages and food bowls, and restock supplies like cat litter and food. It's hard work but I don't mind at all! I'm just happy to spend time with the animals.
There are usually 3 or 4 other kid volunteers who come each Saturday too. We take turns doing different tasks. Some days I'll get to play fetch with the dogs in the outdoor yard. Other days I'll brush the cats and give them treats. No matter what I'm doing, it's always fun! My favorite part is getting to know the animals' different personalities. Like this one dog named Rufus who always brings me any toy I throw for him to fetch. And a cat
called Princess who likes for me to hold her on my lap and pet her.
The hardest part about being a volunteer is when animals get adopted. Don't get me wrong, I'm really happy for them! But I also get sad because I'll miss spending time with them. Like last week, a couple came and adopted Marmalade the orange tabby cat I liked so much. I gave him a big hug goodbye and they promised to give him a great new home. It made me sad to see him go, but I know he'll be much happier getting to live in a real house instead of the shelter.
Another cool thing about volunteering is you get to see dogs and cats come in that need a new home. Just a couple weeks ago, a litter of puppies arrived after their owner couldn't take care of them anymore. They were SO cute and tiny! We had to be very gentle with them. I got to feed them bottles of puppy formula. Seeing those new puppies made me realize how important animal shelters are for taking in pets that don't have a family anymore.
I've learned so much from being a volunteer! Not just about how to care for animals, but also important stuff like
responsibility and hard work. Volunteering does mean you have to make a commitment and show up each week ready to pitch in.
But it's totally worth it to me to get to interact with the dogs and cats. I definitely think more kids should get involved with volunteering if they can. It's honestly been one of the most fun experiences I've ever had!
Anyway, that's the scoop on my volunteering at the animal shelter. I really hope you'll consider doing something similar near where you live. Just imagine getting to play with cute puppies and kittens while also helping out! What could be better than that? Let me know if you have any other questions! Your cousin, Sarah
篇2
My School Volunteer Adventures
Hi friends! I want to tell you all about the super fun times I had volunteering this year. It was the best!
It all started when my teacher Mrs. Wilson told our class that we were going to do a volunteer unit. She said volunteering means you help others for free because you want to, not because it's your job or you get paid. I thought that sounded like a great idea because I really like helping people!
First up, we volunteered at the local animal shelter. The shelter takes in dogs and cats who don't have homes and helps find families to adopt them. When we got there, the place was buzzing with barks and meows! The shelter helpers were so nice and showed us how to scoop out the litter boxes, fill up the food and water bowls, and brush the animal fur. My favorite part was getting to play with the dogs and cats. I gave lots of tummy rubs and got slobbery kisses in return. Yuck but also yay!
Next, we spent a few weeks volunteering at the community gardens. A garden helper named Jack taught us all about planting seeds, pulling weeds, and watering the vegetable plants. He even let us taste some of the fresh veggies like juicy tomatoes and crunchy carrots straight from the dirt! My fingers got pretty grimy but it was worth it to enjoy the fresh air and see the beautiful flowers. Jack said the food we grew gets donated to families who don't have enough to eat. I felt super good knowing I helped people get nutritious meals.
After that, we volunteered with Habitat for Humanity which is a group that builds homes for families who can't afford to buy houses normally. We didn't do any actual construction since we're just kids, but we made cute decorations and thank you cards for the familie s moving into the new houses. We used all
the art supplies like stickers, glitter, pipe cleaners - you name it! I made a big welcome wreath out of twisted paper rings. It looked so colorful and pretty. I just know the new homeowners were excited to make their houses feel cozy with our decorations. One of the last volunteer stops was at the nursing home. I was a little nervous because I hadn't been around many elderly people before. But they all seemed super happy to have us kids visit! We played board games and did arts and crafts together. I helped an elderly lady named Rose make a beautiful rainbow riCe picture by filling in a scene with different colored rice grains. She told me amazing stories about riding horses when she was young and seeing the first color TV. My favorite part was toward the end when we all sang songs together. Rose's face lit up and she gave me the biggest hug!
Overall, I had the greatest time volunteering all around town this year. I used to think volunteering would be boring and not that fun, but it was actually a total blast! Plus I got to help so many people, animals and good causes. I really hope we get to volunteer again next year because I can't wait for more adventures. Helping others is seriously the best! THE END
篇3
My Experience as a Volunteer
Hi! My name is Emily and I'm 10 years old. I go to Oakwood Elementary School. Today I want to tell you all about my experience as a volunteer. It was so much fun and I learned a lot! It all started a few months ago when my mom told me that the animal shelter needed some helpers. She asked if I would be interested in volunteering there on the weekends. At first, I wasn't sure because I had never volunteered before. But then I thought about how much I love animals and I decided to give it a try.
On my first day, I was really nervous. The shelter seemed so big and there were lots of dogs barking. But the lady at the front desk was really nice. Her name was Mrs. Peterson and she showed me around. She said my main jobs would be walking the dogs, cleaning out their cages, and playing with them to keep them from getting lonely.
The first dog I met was a tiny little Chihuahua named Taco. He was so cute and yappy! Mrs. Peterson showed me how to put his leash on and we took him out to the fenced-in yard to go potty. At first Taco seemed scared of me, but after a few minutes
he started wagging his tail. I gave him some treats and pretty soon he was my best friend!
Next I had to clean out some of the cages. That was
definitely the worst part - it was pretty smelly and gross. But Mrs. Peterson showed me the right way to scoop out the messes and change the bedding. She said it was an important job to keep the animals healthy.
After I did my cleaning jobs, I got to go into the dog kennels and just hang out with the pups. They were so excited to have visitors and playmates! I threw tennis balls for them to chase and scratched their bellies when they got tired. Some of the bigger dogs wanted to jump up and lick my face, which was pretty funny.
My favorite part of the day was getting to take the dogs out for walks around the shelter's trail. The little dogs went crazy trying to sniff every leaf and stick on the ground. And the big dogs pulled me along so fast that I could barely keep up! But it felt good to let them run around and get some exercise after being cooped up.
After a few hours, it was time for me to go home. I was tired but happy. Being a volunteer was much harder work than I expected, but it was also way more fun! I felt really good about
helping to take care of the animals. I knew I was making a difference for them and hopefully helping them to get adopted by loving families.
Mrs. Peterson said I was a great volunteer and she hoped I would come back soon. I definitely wanted to! So every weekend after that, I went to the shelter to help out. Some days I walked the dogs, other days I helped to socialize the cats, and sometimes I got to hand out treats or toys to the animals. No matter what I did, it was always rewarding.
The most exciting day was when I arrived and Mrs. Peterson told me that Taco had gotten adopted! I was so happy for the little guy, but also a little sad because I would miss him. Then Mrs. Peterson surprised me by introducing me to Taco's new family. They were so nice and they promised to give him a great home. I got to say goodbye to Taco and give him one last scratch behind the ears.
Volunteering at the animal shelter taught me so many important lessons. I learned responsibility by having to show up on time and work hard every week. I learned patience while walking and playing with the hyper dogs. Most importantly, I learned that one person really can make a difference by giving their time to help others, even if they're just a kid.
My volunteer experience made me want to get even more involved in my community. I started looking for other places where I could volunteer, like food banks, parks, libraries, or schools. Helping others doesn't just have to mean working with animals - it can mean pitching in anywhere that people need assistance.
Now whenever I see an opportunity to volunteer, I jump at the chance! It makes me feel good to give back, but I also get a lot out of it too. Volunteering is fun, helps me make friends, looks great on college applications, and teaches me valuable skills like leadership, communication, and problem-solving. My time at the animal shelter kick-started my love for volunteering, and now I can't imagine my life without it. If you've never volunteered before, I highly recommend giving it a try. You might just find your new passion like I did! Just take it from me, a seasoned 10-year-old volunteer: Helping others is awesome and extremely rewarding. So what are you waiting for? Get out there and start volunteering today!
篇4
My Volunteering Experience
Hi there! My name is Timmy and I'm 10 years old. Today I wanted to tell you all about the time I did volunteering and wrote a letter about it for my English class. It was super fun and I learned a lot!
It all started when my teacher, Mrs. Johnson, told our class that we were going to do a volunteering project. She said volunteering means helping others without getting paid. I had never done that before, so I was a little nervous but also excited. Mrs. Johnson gave us a list of places we could volunteer at. There was an animal shelter, a food bank, a park cleanup, and a few other choices. I really really love animals, so I decided to volunteer at the animal shelter. A bunch of my friends picked that one too which made me happy.
The next weekend, my mom drove me and my friends Jake, Emma, and Michael to the animal shelter. It was called the Hilltop Humane Society. When we got there, a friendly lady named Susan met us. She was the one in charge of the volunteers. Susan took us on a tour of the shelter first. We saw so many cute dogs and cats! There were puppies and kittens that were only a few weeks old. They were so tiny and adorable. We also saw some older dogs and cats that had been at the shelter for a while waiting to get adopted.
After the tour, Susan explained what our jobs would be for the day. She split us into two groups. Jake and I worked in the dog kennels, while Emma and Michael worked in the cat room. Our first job was to scoop all the dog poop out of the kennels and throw it away. That was kind of gross at first, but we got used to it quickly. We had to be really careful not to let any of the dogs out while we were cleaning.
Next, we filled up all the food and water bowls with fresh food and water for the dogs. A couple dogs tried to lick our hands when we gave them the food because they were so hungry! We gave them lots of pets too since we knew they didn't get much attention.
Jake and I also got to take some of the dogs out for walks. We had to hold the leash tightly so they wouldn't run away. The dogs were so happy to get outside and play for a bit! A few of them even gave us slobbery kisses to say thank you.
Emma and Michael's jobs in the cat room were similar. They had to scoop out all the litter boxes and add new fresh litter. Getting peed on by a cat was probably the worst part for them! Then they gave the cats fresh food, water, and toys to play with. Cats are a little harder to walk than dogs, so Emma and Michael
just spent time petting the cats and giving them attention instead.
After a few hours of work, Susan said we could have a break. She brought us juice boxes and animal crackers as a little snack. We were really hungry from all our hard work! While we ate, Susan told us about how the animal shelter works. She said it costs a lot of money to take care of all the animals and they rely on donations and volunteers like us to help out. Some really nice facts I learned:
The humane society never turns away any animal, even if they don't have space at first
All the animals get spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped before being adopted
Lots of the animals come from abusive situations or were abandoned by bad owners
The shelter staff and volunteers give the animals love and care while they wait for a new forever home
Susan said the best way to thank us for volunteering was to let us play with the animals for the last hour! We got to go into the puppy room and just snuggle and play with the cutest little
fluffballs you've ever seen. The kittens were just as fun and silly. We didn't want to leave when our parents came to pick us up. On Monday at school, Mrs. Johnson had us all write letters about our volunteering experience. We had to describe what we did, how we felt, and what we learned. Here is the letter I wrote: Dear Mrs. Johnson,
This weekend I did volunteering at the Hilltop Humane Society animal shelter. My jobs were to clean the dog kennels, feed the dogs, give them water, and take them for walks. At first I thought cleaning up the poop would be really gross, but it wasn't too bad. The hardest part was making sure the dogs didn't run out of their kennels while I was cleaning.
I felt really happy to be helping take care of the animals at the shelter. Some of them have been there for a long time waiting to get adopted. The shelter staff cannot give them as much attention and exercise as they need. That's why volunteers like me are so important!
The best part was getting to play with the dogs at the end. We went into the puppy room and I just wanted to snuggle them all day long. The puppies were sooo cute and tiny. They liked to lick my face a lot which was silly but fun. I learned that the
humane society never turns any animal away, even if they don't have space at first. They make sure every animal gets
spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped before going to a new home.
I also learned that a lot of the animals at the shelter come from bad situations where they were abused or abandoned by mean owners. That's why it's great that shelters exist - to rescue those animals and find them a new forever home with a loving family. I'm really glad I got to volunteer and take care of the dogs and puppies for a day. It felt good to be helping them and giving them love and attention. I would love to do it again sometime soon!
Your student, Timmy
So that's the whole story of my volunteering at the animal shelter! It was such an awesome experience and I'm really glad I did it. I hope I get to volunteer again soon because taking care of those sweet animals was so fun and rewarding. It felt great to be helping in my community.
Alright, thanks for reading my essay! I'll talk to you all again soon.
Bye!
篇5
My Letter About Being a Volunteer
Hi! My name is Jamie and I'm 10 years old. I just wrote a letter about my experience being a volunteer and I want to tell you all about it! Writing letters is one of my favorite things to do. I get to practice my English skills and share stories with my family and friends. This time, I wrote a really long letter to my aunt who lives far away telling her about when I volunteered at the animal shelter last summer. Let me tell you the whole story!
It all started last June when school let out for summer break. My mom asked me what I wanted to do with my free time. I told her I didn't just want to play video games and watch TV all summer. I wanted to do something to help others too! That's when my mom suggested I become a volunteer. She said volunteering is when you work for free to help people or animals or the environment. It sounded like a great idea to me!
My mom looked online for places around town that needed volunteers. There were lots of choices like the public library, the food bank, and the animal shelter. I've always loved dogs and cats, so I decided the animal shelter would be perfect for me. My
mom called them and they were very happy to have me volunteer over the summer. I was so excited!
A few days later, I went to the animal shelter for the first time. A nice woman named Clara greeted me and showed me around. There were rooms full of dogs of all different sizes and breeds. Some were big like Golden Retrievers and some were tiny little puppies. There were also rooms for the cats. Some were sleeping in little beds while others were playing with toys. Clara said all of these animals were rescued and needed to find forever homes. Clara taught me all about how to take care of the animals. In the mornings, I would clean out their cages and put down fresh water and food. In the afternoon, I got to play with the dogs and cats! We would go outside to a fenced-in area and I would throw tennis balls and frisbees for the dogs to catch. The cats liked to chase around toy mice and little balls with bells in them. Getting outdoor playtime was really important for the animals' exercise and happiness.
My favorite part was getting to cuddle with the animals after playtime. I would sit on the floor and let the puppies climb all over me while I petted them. The cats would curl up on my lap and start purring. It made me so happy to give them love and affection. I could tell the animals really enjoyed it too.
Some days, families would come to the shelter to look at adopting a pet. I loved showing the friendly dogs and cats to the kids. If their parents decided to adopt one, I'd get to hand them their new furry friend. It was the best feeling to know that animal was going to a loving home.
Cleaning out the cages and mopping the floors wasn't my favorite part of volunteering. It could get pretty smelly and dirty! But I knew it was important to keep everything clean and sanitized so the animals stayed healthy. It was a lot of hard work, but totally worth it to care for those sweet dogs and cats. After spending my summer at the shelter, I realized how much I love animals and how fulfilling it felt to volunteer my time. I made sure to tell my aunt all about it in my letter. I described playing fetch with the dogs, cuddling with the kittens, and seeing the happy families take home their new pets. I told her how rewarding it was to help out at a place that does such meaningful work. I encouraged her to look for ways she could volunteer in her own town too.
Writing that letter made me really appreciate how lucky I am to have the opportunity to volunteer. Not every kid gets that chance. I'm so grateful my mom encouraged me to find a way to spend my summer helping others instead of just wasting it in
front of screens. Volunteering taught me a lot about caring for animals, but also about hard work, responsibility, and generosity. I hope my letter inspires my aunt and others to seek out volunteer experiences too!
I'm already counting down the days until next summer so I can go back to the animal shelter. Maybe I'll even ask my friends if they want to volunteer with me this time! We could take turns walking the dogs, scooping the litter boxes, and snuggling the animals. I'm sure we'd have a blast working together to care for those sweet pets in need. And when I finish my volunteer work next summer, you can bet I'll be writing another long letter documenting all the fun I had!
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