In April, Herd Strategies is celebrating National Volunteer Month by highlighting local volunteer organizations and opportunities, showcasing ways we can use our passions, values and skillsets to #giveback and lift up our communities. This week’s feature is Darcie Kurtz, executive director of Friends of Indianapolis Dogs Outside (FIDO), who has improved the lives of thousands of local, outdoor pets since founding the animal welfare nonprofit.

In April, Herd Strategies is celebrating National Volunteer Month by highlighting local volunteer organizations and opportunities, showcasing ways we can use our passions, values and skillsets to #giveback and lift up our communities. Our first feature of the month is Caroline Durava, associate director of advancement for We Bloom, a local Indianapolis nonprofit focused on catalyzing health in communities.

April is National Volunteer Month, so the Herd team decided to spend the next several weeks celebrating the contributions of volunteers in our community and organizations that rely on volunteers for their success. Volunteering is something I am passionate about. I learned very early in my life about the impact of volunteering, just taking time out of your day to make someone else's day a little brighter.