Bayview Dental’s David Schneider Proud Of Contributions To Washington’s Volunteer Sector

While volunteers are sometimes in short supply, even organizations in need may have guidelines on who can lend a hand. This isn’t always the case however, but it’s best to know what prerequisites there are – if any – before raising your hand to help. This simple fact is what has spurred David Schneider of Bayview Dental to offer some insight on the topic. Mr. Schneider, who operates a dental practice in Washington state, found his calling with a local church’s food bank and farming efforts. There weren’t any restrictive requirements placed on volunteers with this effort, so Mr. Schneider has found satisfying work there. However, other organizations do have guidelines and suggestions so we’re here to shed some light on this topic.

According to the Red Cross’ website, “volunteers carry out over 90 percent of the humanitarian work” that the organization does. The first steps toward working with this group that responds to tens of thousands of emergencies annually is by submitting an application and passing a background check. A recruiter will then contact applicants who are being considered to further discuss time commitments, volunteer opportunities and places where they can be of assistance. At the American Veterinary Medical Association, members of the organization can fill leadership roles. By belonging to the AVMA, you could help as a member of the board of directors, serve as an officer, work on a council or join the veterinary specialties board. “You also have a chance to give back to your profession and influence the key issues affecting veterinary medicine today,” the group’s website state.

When Bayview Dental’s David Schneider found Christ the King Community Church, he knew that this was the perfect volunteer opportunity for him. That’s because Mr. Schneider works with members of the community on a daily basis and knows that a great need exists. At Christ the King, anywhere from 700 to 3,000 pounds of produce can be distributed by the farming effort. This helps those facing food insecurity across Washington state and has real and lasting impact. What’s more, the farms and greenhouses that the church’s farming effort were donated so a circle of giving is completed. According to 2015 figures from the Corporation for National and Community Service, 1.6 million volunteers in Washington state contributed 198 million hours of service that carried a price tag of $5 billion. Bayview Dental’s David Schneider is proud to have lent his time and services to both the food distribution program and Washington’s volunteer sector overall.