2008 Volunteer Survey Results

Significant results:

• 41.2 % veterinarians; 41.2 % vet techs; 17.6 % general volunteers responded
• 47.1 % volunteered less than one year
• 94.1 % will continue to volunteer
• 76.5 % volunteer to support homeless individuals as well as homeless animals
• 70.6 % described VET SOS as effective
• Increase effectiveness in following ways: new van, larger van, increase outreach clinic days, grow volunteer base, improve time management, secure additional complimentary services, assist in securing housing for clients
• Barriers to increasing effectiveness: inadequate funding, lack of staffing, too few veterinarian volunteers, under resourced, client’s mental health issues
• VET SOS can better serve its volunteers by: providing lunch, offering CE credits, offering Saturday clinics to expand the volunteer opportunities and clients served, larger van so staff can stand up during examinations
• What do you need from VET SOS that you are not currently receiving? Free BART tickets or complimentary transportation