Volunteer Shirley Winfree cuddles a dog at the Humane Society of North Central Arkansas. When Winfree retired from Walmart, she decided to volunteer since she had more time on her hands.


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Volunteer Kristina Radivojevich started volunteering five months ago because she needed to feel productive.


Area organizations see drop in volunteerism after holidays


by Juliana Goodwin photos by Dean Curtis


he only regret Kristina Radivojevich has about volunteering at the


Humane Society of North Central Arkansas, is that she didn’t start sooner.


When the 30-year-old lost her job, she needed to feel productive. So five months ago, Radivojevich started volunteering at the animal shelter. Now,


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Radivojevich is a staple and pitches in three days a week, walking dogs and training them.


Dog walking is always in demand and it is excellent exercise; she can clock 5-6 miles a day.


Radivojevich is one of about 50 regular volunteers that help keep the no-kill animal shelter operating. The generosity of people in this community, both in terms of volunteer hours and donations, are the lifeblood of nonprofits in the area.


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