The learning objectives in relation to this volunteer service experience include:

1. I will observe and document how people interact with others and their animals.  I will note the size, age, and overall demeanor of all dogs in attendance, and document this (which will also assist me in my capstone project).
2. I will work with Dr. McAllister in formulating the pilot race registration forms related to animals and humans in a road race.
3. I will learn what immunizations are required for animals for their safety, other animals around them, and humans (this is also important as I will need to do this for my capstone).

    

Summer 2014 Volunteer Service Opportunity!

5/26/14:  Met with Dr. McAllister to finalize entrance forms, liability forms, etc., for the “Doggie Dash.”  Forms taken to the local paper for inclusion for advertising the event.  Contacted the local EMS coordinator to see if they would be willing to be present during the race on July 19.  I called the hospital and talked to Clay Berger, EMS coordinator.  Mr. Berger was very gracious and promptly agreed to have an ambulance at the race as needed.  We are to call him 2 days in advance to remind him of the event.  Researched possible measurement tools to use for the capstone.

6/2/14:  Worked on Doggie Dash, assisted Dr. McAllister in choosing colors and the t-shirt type for the race. Dr. McAllister just put the information for the event on her social media website.

6/13/14:  Contacted numerous businesses across town to see if they would like to donate anything for the “Doggie Dash.”

6/17/14:  Finalized posters for “Doggie Dash.”  Distributed these posters to stores, businesses, and organizations throughout town.  Took finalized entrance forms to the local recreation department and veterinary clinic for distribution to possible entrants.

6/21/14:  Spoke with Dr. McAllister to see if all is going well with scheduled race.  I was told the t-shirts ordered have arrived.  We discussed possible people who might want to help with the race; photographer, water station attendant, registration desk person, etc. 

     With the “Doggie Dash” less than one month away, all the pieces are falling into place.  All the major “players” have been contacted and are ready to go.  The necessary forms are completed and distributed, as well as advertising posters.  Another blog will be written closer to the event.