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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 Patti Christie at (303)629-5900 ext. 213.
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
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!
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MEET OUR VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH!
Charise Mixa has been a dedicated volunteer at The Gabriel Foundation since 1999, when she first contacted us about donating used bird cages. Little did any of us know that initial call would grow into such a long-lived relationship.
Charise shares her home in Alamosa, CO with her husband, Dave, their dogs and flock of 13 birds – 8 of which have been adopted through the years from TGF. Charise has a diverse background, and brings many skills with her when she helps us out. She’s tackled emails, cage-cleaning duties, organizing, home visits, food prep and feeding, grooming and handling. Many of you have had a chance to meet her and enjoy her energy as she caboodles about in her bright blue Mini-Cooper to the eastern high plains here in Elizabeth, CO.
Charise has been involved with the management and oversight of a family owned group of independent Colorado bookstores for the past decade. Her steadfastness, willingness to help and big smile to everyone she meets is an invaluable asset to us all. Her background as a Marine built her strong sense of commitment, thoroughness and communication. Her former military career in avionics (aviation electronics) only emphasizes her attention to detail that has benefitted the people and the birds directly from her dedication and positive attitude.
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