Just thought that i would let you know what happend to me today.
Just over the last few weeks i have found myself with quite a bit of time on my hands and thought that i would put it to good use by volenteering ( spelling ) to help out at one of our local rescue centers.
I went in and asked about helping out with whatever i could, the girl that i spoke to was lovely and said that they were always looking for people to walk dogs , play with puppies etc.
Two minutes after we were chatting another lady came over and said that they had all the help that they needed and they did not need me, She was very snooty and up herself if you know what i mean. Did not have time for anyone, a couple were in there at the same time to collect a dog that they had chosen and were told ( by the same lady ) to come back when they had time as they were so short staffed.
To me this sounds insane. If i had helped they would have more staff and got another poor dog out of the kennels.
Then to top it off two seconds after the couple had left two dogs were brought in by a chap who could no longer have them and she told him to come back when they had time aswell.
I must be a bad omen!!
But has anyone else ever tried to help and been greeted with such rudeness?

Sam

Sam

Time on your hands? whats that then???
:p

Deary,
Obviously it was the woman, not you!!! Don't let it get you down, she didn't know what a treasure you are. :) Silly cow, she lost out on a good opportunity. Probably the poor woman who worked with her is tired and annoyed with her "lady of the manor" routine ;) :D
toodles

I would complain about her attitude to someone. I happened to have a surplus of bric a brac once and there was some really good stuff in the boxes and some brand new clothes I didnt have room for them so loaded my car and when to the local animal sanctuary shop there was no where near to park and it was raining I nipped in and asked if they wanted the stuff they said yes I managed to carry a bag of clothes and a small box to start with over a busy road the box containing some nice items as soon as the volunteer manageress saw the bag of clothes she rudely said we dont want clothes!!!! I was so mad I just stormed out of the shop !! My cousin works for the same society as a volunteer and she was disgusted when I told her apparantly this was a pretty obnoxious woman. :(

We had a bad experience when our last dog died. We had said categorically that we would never have another dog (LOL) so we phoned the shelter he had originally come from, which had since changed hands, and asked if they wanted his bed, toys etc. When we took them over, the girl in charge was in her office on the phone, so we hovered outside the office for a bit, then wandered round the kennels where the other worker ignored us, then wandered back and the girl was still on the phone...then asked the other girl to put the stuff inside as it had started raining...then went home! This was just after poor Freddie had died and the day we collected his ashes. We wanted some TLC.

I did complain to the people who oversee the kennels, who were exceedingly apologetic and said they would ensure it didn't happen to anyone else. Let's hope it won't.
Cathy.

I can understand that all these people are rushed off there feet with dogs and cats needing homes, that is why i tried to help but if they don't have time for people how can they dream of rehoming them.
You see them on programmes like pet rescue where everyone is friendly but i have been with a few people to look at dogs before and a lot of people get ignored.
I don't understand it you would think that they would be glad of the help.

Sam

That is not so good Sam,

Maybe worth sticking pen to paper and sending a nice letter just saying exactly what you have told us.

Sometimes people get themselves stessed out and make things worse for themselves which might have been the case with the lady. She should not have been rude to you most people would love help.

Pamela

Sam
It's called 'jobsworth' -some people are just too full of their own self importance and because they do their jobs so well ( in their eyes ) they couldn't possibly need any help from a mere mortal ;)
don't let them get to you , They have a purpose though ,they make us look even nicer :D
liz

Deary no it is not u ,Folks try and give a free helping hand and get a smack in the face for it, I would have reported her she cannot be happy in the job
I always take really good stuff to the cancer research shop and always they are greatful .

Don't give up a group out there needs your spare time help .....Pat xx

Let's just hope she has a nicer attitude with the animals than she has with people.

Don't let it put you off, though, Sam. There are lots voluntary organisations where your kind offer of help would be welcomed with open arms. :)

Hello there Sam,

That's really unfortunate.

Personally I would visit them again. If this isn't practical, I'd make a call/ write a letter.

I would find the woman and tell her clearly and calmly (in front of others is even better) how much her attitude shocked you yesterday.

Remind her of the people she wasn't able to help because she was 'too busy' and 'short staffed' and hear what she has to say.

I think it's worth reminding people that they're there to do a job and if a voluntary offer come along, they'd do better to show a little appreciation.

She really needs to be aware of this. Tackle it head on and failing that, offer your help elsewhere.

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxjulie

Well I would write a letter offering my help again and see if it was her and not the shelter.I would not mention her behaviour at all . Because if you do they will probably back her
If the reply is negative then I would not be upset with the reception given as it is usually someone doing a job for others not brave enough to come out and say so themselves
If the reply thanks you and asks you to come and see them and they give you the hours you have to spare then imagine the face on that person when you turn up .
Mari

ok i will write a letter and see if they need any help that way
I will let you all know the reply.

Sam