Husband-and-wife team Eric and Carol Hochstadt have volunteered for the Humane Society of Utah since 2009. Always walking dogs — both big and small — the Hochstadts began a creative venture for the shelter more than a year ago. After snapping a photo of their foster dog, Ginger, the Hochstadts realized the importance of posting flattering, but accurate, photos of each dog on the shelter’s website. So for the past year, the Hochstadts have photographed dozens of shelter dogs each week for online posts. The two have snapped an estimated 600 photos since beginning their work helping dogs find new homes.
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Volunteer today
Interested in delivering meals to seniors, mentoring troubled teens or playing board games with veterans? Opportunities are available by the thousands in Utah, where government and nonprofit agencies are looking for helping hands. Here are a few places to look.
Humane Society of Utah » Go to utahhumane.org/volunteer for opportunities ranging from fostering animals to walking dogs.
United Way 2-1-1 » Go to uw.org/volunteer. The organization maintains a list of projects that can be narrowed by neighborhood and interests.
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