WAYS YOU CAN HELP

VOLUNTEER If you would like to volunteer your time, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Gaye Thomasson, at volunteers@thegabrielfoundation.org or (303)629-5900 ext. 235. Gaye is volunteering her time and there may be a delay in responding. If you need immediate assistance, call Charise Mixa at (303)629-5900 ext. 213. Click here to read Volunteer Tasks for the Week of Aug 1. Click here to open the Waiver and Release Form.   We welcome the interested public, rescue, sanctuary, welfare organizations, veterinarians and members to participate in hands-on care of the aviary and the birds. TGF willingly provides its materials to interested volunteers to distribute appropriately in their local area. The Foundation developed a volunteer training manual for training, teaching, educational and safety purposes. The aviary hosts family fun, on-site volunteer work weekends and picnic lunches at the aviary quarterly throughout the year. Volunteer Application Print out our Volunteer Flyer and hang it in your home or office to encourage others to volunteer at TGF! PLEASE CHECK OUR EVENTS CALENDAR FOR INFORMATION ON ALL UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES. Our next Volunteer Work Day is August 22nd! A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who has generously given their time at the recent events. You are all appreciated - TGF is fortunate to have you on our team!   A HUGE SHOUT OUT TO TIKI AND BRIAN BARBER WHO, ONCE AGAIN, HAVE SHOWN INCREDIBLE GENEROSITY - SENDING US TONS OF WOOD SCRAPS AND OTHER TOY MAKING MATERIALS! OUR FAITHFUL VOLUNTEERS HAVE PUT THEM ALL TOGETHER TO MAKE COUNTLESS TOYS FOR SOME VERY GRATEFUL BIRDS!

MEET OUR VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH! Congratulations to Bucy for being our July 2010 Volunteer of the Month! Bucy has been a dedicated volunteer at The Birdbrain for over three years. When she volunteers at TBB, she can frequently be found  visiting with her feathered friend,  Gauguin, a Blue and Gold macaw (pictured).  Bucy gives selflessly to TGF in a variety of ways. She is always willing to transport birds to and from GoldenView Veterinary Hospital and Homestead Animal Hospital.  When there is a call for immediate help, Bucy is there!  She assisted on January 22, 2010, when a temporary home for the 42 birds from the Pueblo Rescue needed to be set up at The Birdbrain. She calmly readied cages with papers,  perches, toys, water and food.  She also assisted with the Grand Reopening of The Birdbrain on June 19th. And, on more than one occasion, she has encouraged her friends to provide financial assistance for the birds in the care of The Gabriel Foundation.   Bucy has found a myriad of creative ways to make a difference for the TGF flock. She is always flexible and willing to help at the “drop of a feather!” Bucy lives in Denver with her Lesser Sulphur-crested Cockatoo, Bernadette. Thank you, Bucy, for your dedication to The Gabriel Foundation.   Everything you do is deeply appreciated by the TGF staff and flock!             ^BACK TO TOP