Young volunteers put furry friends first at Edupaw
Two long-time Edu Paw volunteers celebrate six years of dedicated service to the NPO.
A DEDICATED duo of Edupaw volunteers, Skhona Mbanjwa and Sbusiso Mokoena, have spent the past six years working with the NPO following their graduation from its canine care programme.
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They each joined as students in 2019 and soon after returned to volunteer. Founder of Edupaw, Cathy Keegan, said Skhona and Sbusiso are currently a vital part of the organisation’s team of eight.
“They feed our dogs, de-worm and bathe them, fit their collars and leads, and help set up and pack up for each class. They are remarkable young people, spending their weekdays at school, yet give up their Saturdays to volunteer,” said Keegan.
She said that many of the NPO’s volunteers walk long distances from local townships to be a part of Edu Paw, and in return they receive food for their own dogs.
Keegan said that while Edupaw volunteers deserve more for the good work they do, the NPO’s limited funding only stretches so far.
If you would like to contribute to Edupaw, you may use the following banking details:
Account: Amanzimtoti SPCA
FNB Cheque Account Account number: 62807184552
Branch code: 220127
Reference: Edu Paw Volunteers
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