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November 24, 2009
Our wildlife warriors
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A group of Alcoa volunteers witnessed the good work of the Leopold Wildlife Shelter firsthand last week.
On 17 November, Point Henry volunteers joined shelter owner Helen Burrell and shelter volunteers for a ‘backyard blitz’ of sorts.
Under the watchful eyes of a few feathered and furry residents, volunteers laid shock-absorbing rubber in and around the animal hospital and also installed synthetic grass in the macropod enclosures.
Until then, the shelter’s team had resorted to laying thick doonas and blankets down on the concrete to stop the kangaroos from seriously injuring their feet.
“Alcoa’s ACTION grant and the work of its volunteers have enabled us to upgrade our facilities to a very high standard. Thanks to Alcoa’s generosity, Leopold Wildlife Shelter & Wildlife Rescue now has the latest in low impact flooring which means that all of the Macropods that come into our care will leave with perfectly healthy feet, giving them the best chance of survival in the wild where they belong,” said Helen, who was so pleased with the volunteers’ work, admitted her cheeks were hurting from grinning so much!
ACTION (Alcoans Coming Together In Our Neighbourhoods) recognises the team efforts of at least five Alcoa employees who spend a minimum of four hours on a community service project for a local not-for-profit, community or non-governmental organisation. In recognition of the team's effort, the Alcoa Foundation makes a contribution to the organisation; grants are up to $US3,000.
Related Links
Find out more about our employee volunteering programs
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Visit the Leopold Wildlife Shelter & Wildlife Rescue website
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