VEWS VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH SPOTLIGHT
JULY

Please join us in celebrating Sarah Zaidan, VEWS Volunteer of the Month for July!

Sarah has been a VEWS volunteer since August 2023 and currently volunteers on our Friday evening shift. Sarah's shift lead shared the following comments: "Sarah's horse handling skills have improved from beginner to confidently working with any horse we have.  Sarah is positive with horses and humans, reliable, and always willing to be a team player.  She jumps in and works with the team to accomplish any task; from helping me on the food serving line at the bbq to throwing down hay, flinging manure, preparing feed, and working with horses with behavior challenges.  She knows what needs to be done and can lead others to accomplishing all tasks. Sarah is a trusted member of our Friday night shift.  She loves learning and asks great questions that prompt us to really stop and understand a horse's challenges.  She is also a member of the Riding Group and helps us keep our rideable horses ready for adoption meetings. Sarah stays balanced  with a busy schedule that includes a job, nursing school, and volunteer time at VEWS.  She is a great choice as Volunteer of the Month!" 

Thank you, Sarah, for all you do for VEWS and VEWS horses!

In Sarah's words: "A few years ago if you had told me I’d be spending my Friday evenings on a farm, mucking stalls and hanging out with horses, I would’ve laughed in your face. My only experience with horses as a kid was playing the horse Barbie game (real ones know), so when I found out about VEWS it was like a childhood dream come true. Joining this organization is literally one of the best things to ever happen to me. I feel like I’ve grown so much as a person, thanks to all the amazing people on my shift who have helped guide and shape me into the person I am today. I am incredibly grateful for every chance I get to spend with them and our horses. While each horse I’ve met has been special in their own way, each one has also taught me how to be a better human, and that love doesn’t always need words. 

Thanks to everyone who dedicates their time to VEWS, and especially Bonnie for believing in me and nominating me for this. I wouldn’t want to spend my Friday nights anywhere else!"