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VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Natalie Cook, an ACRES volunteer:

"During my time volunteering at ACRES I have had the chance to participate in many different, usually fun, activities that all work towards the same cause – helping animals and ensuring they have a safe future.

I have been lucky enough to help at the roadshows, educating people on the great work the team here do and how the public can help, raising funds for saving the animals, taking part in the HEAL programs at schools, and lots of other jobs here at the centre.

Volunteering here lets me see how much work and effort is made by the ACRES team and every change that takes place makes me confident that although they are unique in Singapore , ACRES is making waves in the animal welfare world, and I know I am part of something special."

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Regina Ong, volunteer with the Education Team who has been helping deliver skits to primary schools as part of the HEAL programme:

"ACRES stands for a meaningful cause and I am happy to be able to contribute in tiny ways. It's been great fun to know you guys, amazing people who are so passionate about the work you do! Through the interactive skits reaching out to the young, my own awareness on wildlife protection has also been raised."


Cassandra Tan, volunteer with the Education Team who has been helping deliver skits to primary schools as part of the HEAL programme:

"Volunteering with ACRES has  been a really fun and enriching experience. It serves as a constant reminder for me to do more for the animals who do not have the voice and ability to speak for themselves. Each time I volunteer, it really makes me feel good that at least one more person has learnt about the sufferings of these animals."


Loh Wei Qi, volunteer with the Education Team and HEAL Programme:

"I started volunteering at ACRES out of an interest to do my part for animal rights and anti-cruelty efforts. I feel that ACRES has a very well rounded and clear plan to tackle the wide aspects of animal welfare issues and that was the draw for me to volunteer for the organisation.

Joining the education team has been a great experience so far, as I've enjoyed getting to know like-minded volunteers who, despite having individual busy schedules, have come together and helped the HEAL programme in one way or another to make it the success it is today. Knowing that the HEAL programme will go some way in educating our youth on animal welfare issues has made the efforts all the more worthwhile. I was involved in the recording of the narration for the skit and it has been great fun trying my hand at studio recording as a first timer, not to mention the various laughs we had during our NG takes and a subsequent spontaneous recording of a Singlish version of the skit!

In all, it has been a great pleasure volunteering at ACRES thus far and I look forward to every chance I get to help out. It is certainly a fulfilling experience putting in effort for a good cause and having fun at the same time."


Alpana Ahuja, volunteer with the Education Team and HEAL Programme:

''When I moved to Singapore I did not have a pet and felt a vacuum in my life.So I decided to look for voluntary work where I could do something for animals and a friend introduced me to the ACRES team. After seeing their work I decided to help them as much as I could. As an artist and art teacher I interact with a lot of children and wanted to create awareness in young minds about the plight of animals. Working on the HEAL programme has given me a lot of satisfaction- to see the idea through the conception stages and the actual 'birthing' and the positive way children have responded to it."


Joo Kim, volunteer with the Education Team who has helped with the HEAL Programme:

"Helping out with the skit for the HEAL programme was fun! It's affirming to be around other volunteers who are committed and passionate about ACRES' cause. I look forward to more volunteer opportunities and experiences as I support and respect ACRES for the dedicated work they're doing for wildlife and animals."


Jnanee Krishnasamy, volunteer with the ACRES Education Team
and Roadshow Team:

"I decided to volunteer with ACRES as I believed with all my heart that animals need love and caring just as much as us humans – except that they don't get enough of it. Participating in the Education Team was an invaluable experience for me – I was united with people from all walks of life to express our common love for animals. This shows that differences amongst living beings can be transcended by love!"

More stories from student visitors.
A story against the consumption of shark fin soup, by Sean Yap.
Painting at the ACRES Wildlife Rescue Cetnre (AWRC).


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