One of the most beneficial service experiences I had was service at the humane society. I chose it initially for the aspect of being around animals, but it was also a great opportunity to gain my hours efficiently, since a single weekend could result in 10 hours of work. Those hours were due to the fact that several dozen cats and dogs there require a great deal of maintenance. Besides tending to the obvious needs of them, such as cleaning their kennels and providing food and water, they also needed to be walked and played with. Volunteering there allowed me to help the other people there simultaneously. They could get more accomplished without sacrificing the well-being of the animals.