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Post by legacy23 on Oct 11, 2011 8:29:26 GMT -5
Is it normal for rescue to make their volunteers pay dues? I am volunteering at one near me and they require $25 for dues. I have no problem with it but I was just wondering if that's what most rescues do.
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Post by RealPitBull on Oct 11, 2011 8:37:56 GMT -5
NEVER EVER heard of that. EVER. wtf? You don't have to answer, but I'd love to know what rescue this is.
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Post by michele5611 on Oct 11, 2011 8:45:04 GMT -5
That reminds me Kev we forgot to get your “dues” for being part of RBP!!! LOL
Seriously I have never heard of this?!!!! That is beyond insane!!!
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Post by RealPitBull on Oct 11, 2011 8:49:51 GMT -5
That reminds me Kev we forgot to get your “dues” for being part of RBP!!! LOL Tee hee! ;D Yeah seriously. That's like paying dues, not volunteering. It'd be like PAYING to go to work. Again...WTF? |
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Post by legacy23 on Oct 11, 2011 9:19:54 GMT -5
haha...I didn't think anything of it but the Mrs. said it sounded a little strange so I figured I'd ask. The rescue is Second Chance For Animals in Somerset NJ www.secondchanceforanimals.org/. |
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Post by legacy23 on Oct 11, 2011 9:22:33 GMT -5
I was mistaken the dues are $15 but I have to purchase a shirt from them for $10 and that's how I got the $25. Here's how they word it:
Please note: All volunteers are asked to pay yearly dues of $15. New volunteers are also required to purchase a Second Chance for Animals volunteer t-shirt for $10. We are very grateful for your help and realize that many volunteers donate their time in lieu of a monetary contribution, but this additional financial support helps us run our organization. Thank you so much for your understanding.
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Post by michele5611 on Oct 11, 2011 9:26:26 GMT -5
well I know your Mrs. and she is a smart lady!  I am sorry I still think this is wrong. |
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Post by RealPitBull on Oct 11, 2011 9:26:43 GMT -5
Uhhh. No, I still think that's super odd.
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Post by legacy23 on Oct 11, 2011 9:31:05 GMT -5
Yea Michele, she is. And thanks guys, I think I might find a different rescue to volunteer with, I wish RPB has some fosters I could help out with. (wink wink) lol
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Post by suziriot on Oct 11, 2011 9:48:48 GMT -5
That is REALLY weird. Board members are often asked to pay dues or an annual contribution, but I don't know of any mission based nonprofits that require volunteers to pay dues. It's not an association, not a membership club like Kiwanis or something. I've been through a lot of fundraising trainings, and sat through a lot of silly ideas, but never heard this. So weird! ??? ETA: And depending on the type of work that the volunteers are doing, this might even be illegal.  |
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Post by emilys on Oct 11, 2011 10:02:13 GMT -5
several of the local animal shelters require volunteers to pay for the tshirts they must wear...
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Post by suziriot on Oct 11, 2011 10:11:52 GMT -5
several of the local animal shelters require volunteers to pay for the tshirts they must wear... Well, yeah but... dues? |
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Post by legacy23 on Oct 11, 2011 10:30:48 GMT -5
Yea, the t-shirt thing I understand but the dues kinda threw me for a loop.
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Post by michele5611 on Oct 11, 2011 10:35:38 GMT -5
same here...whats with the dues!
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Post by RealPitBull on Oct 11, 2011 10:54:11 GMT -5
Kevin, you wanna foster a dog? Be our guest. I'll find one for you outta JC or Newark.  |
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Post by legacy23 on Oct 11, 2011 10:57:24 GMT -5
Michele: The dues are $15 and the shirt is $10.
Mary: I think I might be able to soon. Wish me luck on find an apartment complex that'll allow it, any help would be appreciated. lol
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Post by michele5611 on Oct 11, 2011 11:06:50 GMT -5
Ok you have to buy a shirt....fine...but on top of that don't think dues are necessary.
Good luck with finding an apartment complex. Where are you guys looking to move to...same area or someplace new?
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Post by desertdoll on Oct 11, 2011 12:51:23 GMT -5
Weird. I've never heard of dues for a rescue organization. I thought they got their funds through adoption, donations and personal funds...
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Post by RealPitBull on Oct 20, 2011 7:25:11 GMT -5
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I look forward to learning much here