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Helping Hands: Chris Kosior
Chris Kosior helps out at the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary and is Patch's Helping Hand of the week.

Name: Chris Kosior
Hometown: Pinellas Park
DOB: November 16, 1993
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Title: Volunteer at the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary
How long have you been volunteering?
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"Since November"
What encouraged/inspired you to start volunteering?
"I like birds and I thought it was pretty cool to help birds and release them back into the wild."
What do you like about volunteering?
"I like the people here and they're really nice. They make me want to come back every time."
How often do you volunteer?
"Two days a week."
What keeps you interested in volunteering?
"It seems like everytime I come back, there's a new bird or something new and exciting to do."
What do you like about the beaches?
"The water. The water lately is really nice. It's not too hot or too cold. I just like to go out and swim and enjoy it."
How can the public help out?
"You can donate and you can volunteer. You can get a list of things that Sanctuary needs. They always need volunteers."
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