VOLUNTEER HIGHTLIGHT
This month, we wanted to highlight The Guinea Pig Sanctuary in Salisbury Ma. A team visits 1-3 time weekly depending on interest and availability. When we go there, we always bring some veggies to feed the guinea pigs and get ready to snuggle whatever piggy needs some love! Sometimes we also sweep the floor , replace water in the water bottles, or deliver cozy beds that we make during the week. With so many guinea pigs in residence, there is always something to help with! Besides having a great time with some adorable animals and giving back to the community, when we help out at the Sanctuary we are able to work on Team building skills, being
attentive and observant, practicing to stay focused when performing tasks and most of all listening to the sanctuary staff about who we can visit and how to hold them correctly. We also get to practice lots of skills that can be useful such as: Team building, concentrating, staying focused, listening to instructions, using GPS, using memory, listening, organization, counting, and it’s a great way to practice social skills.

According to their website:
“We always welcome families, children and even care animals into the sanctuary. We look forward to partnering with all the local non-profits that work with animals, children, and families. Our goal is to unite everyone in the village with the resources and support services needed to be the strongest, happiest, most loving group united by our love for each other and our furbabies.”

The Guinea Pig Sanctuary is a 501C3 and has been in Salisbury since 2020. They have an incredibly inspiring story and we hope you will check out their website: https://www.guineapigsanctuary.org/ to find out more!