Make A Difference Day 2016 at Animal Humane

Details
Dates Volunteer is Needed: 
October 22, 2016
Number of Volunteers Needed: 
20
Description of the Volunteer Opportunity: 

Help make our Campus sparkle while helping homeless pets!
Animal Humane New Mexico is seeking 20 volunteers to join us on Make a Difference Day, October 22, 2016, for Fall pruning on our beautiful Campus.
All volunteers will receive a brief orientation and be given a duty assignment by our Gardening Volunteer Leaders.
Duties, as directed by Team Leaders, include:
• Prune Blue Spirea
• Cut stalks from Red Yucca
• Trim Lavender, Chamisa, Three Leaf Sumac, Russian Sage
• Pull weeds in front of Facilities Department / Food Bank
• Collect and haul cuttings to trash
• Dig out Bermuda grass in Agility Park
Parking: Animal Humane New Mexico is located at 615 Virginia St. SE, one block west of Wyoming & 2 blocks south of Zuni. Please park in the lot north of our BIG BLUE Adoption Center. We'll gather in Gary's Room at 8:30 am, which is accessible from the north side of the building.
THE GIFT OF YOUR TIME HELPS SAVE MORE LIVES! THANK YOU FOR SIGNING UP!

Areas of Interest: 
Animals
Great for: 
Adults
Who Will Be Impacted Through This Project: 

This year, Animal Humane New Mexico will save the lives of over 4,000 homeless cats and dogs from throughout our state and provide quality medical care to the pets of nearly 5,000 low-income families. Each pet we save and each person we serve will benefit from this project.

Is This an Ongoing Opportunity?: 
No
Is This a Group Opportunity?: 
Yes
Minimum Age of Volunteers: 
18
Nonprofit Will Provide: 

Snacks and Lunch: Cereal bars will be handed out in the morning. Pizza and salad will be provided for lunch. We will also provide additional water for volunteers.

Additional Requirements: 

Clothing: All work will be outdoors. We suggest wearing light comfortable clothing. Based on your affinity for the sun, you may want to wear long sleeves & a hat. Bring gardening or other sturdy gloves. Please bring a water bottle with you. Additional water will be supplied as well.
Equipment: If you have gardening tools, please bring Loppers, Pruning shears, Clippers, Weeding tools.

Last Updated: Jun 13 2025
Address of Project Site
615 Virginia St. SE
Albuquerque
New Mexico
87108
Contact Info
Phone: 
(505) 938-7883

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