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January Volunteer Spotlight
Meet Josh Kammeraad
How did you become involved with SMILES and how long have you been volunteering? I attended the volunteer information meeting in February and it seemed like an exciting opportunity. I have been involved with Smiles since April of this year.
Where did you grow up? I grew up split between Monticello, IL in my early years then in Williams Bay, WI.
Who is your favorite horse at SMILES and why? My favorite horse is actually my first one I worked with and that is Miss Faith. I had zero experience with horses and she was so easy to work with and I found myself being excited to say hi to her every week.
Do you have a favorite SMILES event? If you are new, which event are you most interested in attending? The student horse show was probably the most rewarding , however I enjoyed helping out at the horse show at the Walworth County Fair. It was an enjoyable day and allowed me to help out in areas that I am strong in. It also provided more exposure to horses in general.
What would you say to someone who is interested in volunteering at SMILES? It is a very rewarding experience working with the students, and they are a lot of fun to be around and get to know. Do not let the fact that you do not have knowledge of horses deter you from volunteering as all the staff and other volunteers are eager to teach you and always show patience while you are learning.
Is there anything else you'd like your fellow volunteers to know? I would just like to thank all of the volunteers that I have worked with. You all have taught me so much about horses. You took someone who had zero horse knowledge and allowed me to be comfortable working the horses as well as the amazing students. Thank you.
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