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Pledge Your 67 Minutes to TEARS this Mandela Day

Experience the joy of giving back and join TEARS for an unforgettable Mandela Day celebration. This year, on Mandela Day, let your compassion shine by choosing TEARS as your destination for making a difference. Together, we can achieve remarkable feats that go beyond what we could ever accomplish alone.

At TEARS, we're no strangers to the power of unity. Each year, we witness a beautiful surge of volunteer support that empowers us to take on extraordinary projects that transform our shelters into havens of love and care for our furry friends. Without the selfless dedication of incredible volunteers like you, these dreams would remain mere aspirations.

In 2023, our Kennels and Cattery have set their sights high and have many Mandela Day Projects that require your helping hands. Once you've chosen a project you’d like to get involved with, simply register and we'll send you an email with all the supplies you need. To make your experience even more convenient, you can pre-order the necessary items from the TEARS Online Shop. Imagine arriving at the shelter for your volunteer shift, and everything is ready and waiting for you. It's that easy!

 

Make a Difference. Be the Change. Register now and let your compassion pave the way to a brighter future for animals in need.

Explore Our Mandela Day Projects

Together, let's create a haven of happiness within our shelters, where wagging tails and purring hearts find solace. Your involvement not only brightens the lives of our beloved rescues, but also increases their chances of finding forever homes.

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Location: TEARS Kennels or TEARS Cattery

Perfect for: Individuals, couples, groups and families with kids.

Everything has a new 'leash' on life with a fresh lick of paint!

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Location: TEARS Kennels or TEARS Cattery

Perfect for: Individuals, couples and groups.

If you're good at DIY, have a tool box and can wield a power tool, we have a variety of projects for you to tackle while you volunteer. 

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Location: TEARS Kennels or TEARS Cattery

Perfect for: Individuals, couples, groups and families with kids.

We have a number of Wendy houses and other wooden structures in need of varnishing.

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Location: TEARS Kennels or TEARS Cattery

Perfect for: Individuals, couples, groups and families with kids.

Help spruce up the gardens and plant beds at our kennels and cattery. Green thumbs optional! 

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Location: TEARS Cattery

Perfect for: Individuals, couples and groups.

Build jungle gyms, cat walks and ramps out of timber and donated scratch posts. If you loves cats and DIY, this is the project for you!

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Location: TEARS Charity Shops

Perfect for: Everyone!

Do a 67 minute Spring Clean and drop unneeded items at a TEARS Charity Shop. Previously loved goods translates into vet care, shelter and so much more for animals in need. 

Honour Madiba By Volunteering. Register Here!

Can't join us? Make a Donation to Show Your Support

Do MORE for Animals on Mandela Day

  • Visit the TEARS Online Shop and donate towards a project by sponsoring materials or sponsor the entire project.
  • Building a kennel for a pet in a low-income community is a fun DIY project for the whole family! All you need to change a life and give warmth this winter is a few supplies, handyman tools and a few hours of your time. Click here to find a step-by-step guide to build a dog kennel out of wooden pallets.
  • Start your own online fundraising project to raise funds towards Mandela Day.
  • TEARS will act as a donation hub for the Charity Shops during Mandela Day - be sure to bring all donations with you when you are here to volunteer.
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