Warrior Dog Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities

Are you looking for a meaningful way to make a positive impact? We are excited to welcome you to the compassionate community of Warrior Dog Rescue! Your time and dedication will directly impact the dogs in rescue, and those still waiting for help. Whether you’re looking to provide hands-on care, spending quality time with our furry friends, or are passionate about contributing behind the scenes, organizing events or have a flair for fundraising, every effort counts and saves lives. Opportunities are highlighted below.

Your commitment could be the key to changing a dog’s life forever. Join Warrior Dog Rescue, and let’s create a brighter future for the dogs in need together! ????????

Puppy Care at The Dog House, Savage:

  • Provide care, enrichment, and snuggles for puppies.
  • Shifts available from 8 AM to 9 PM.
  • Seasoned volunteers can opt for overnight shifts from 8 PM to 8 AM.

Front Desk Help at The Dog House:

  • Volunteer for shifts to accept returned items and facilitate food and meds pickup, along with accepting packages, and greeting volunteers. This one is for seasoned volunteers.

Transport Day Prep and Day of Help:

  • Assist in preparing gear, kennels, and food for fosters.
  • Support dogs through vet checks, photos, and post-transport cleanup on transport intake day.

Fundraising Activities:

  • Contribute to creating and executing fundraising events.
  • Innovate unique online fundraising methods.
  • Search for grants and assist in grant writing.
  • Help secure Corporate Sponsorships.

Advertising/Marketing/Community Outreach:

  • Promote the rescue and connect with potential volunteers and organizations.
  • Assist the social media team.
  • Attend events and run the information table.

Event Team:

  • Assist with the coordination of events.
  • Help with the set up and take down of adoption and/or social events.
  • Volunteer during the event.

Transporting Dogs:

  • Accompany dogs to vet appointments or adoption events if their foster is unable.
  • Assist in transportation from southern locations to our rescue.

Virtual Home Visits:

  • Conduct virtual home visits for potential fosters and adopters. This one is for seasoned volunteers.

Reference Checks:

  • Call references for new fosters, adopters, and volunteers.

Photography/Videography:

  • Take photos or assist photographers.
  • Help with editing photos.
  • Create videos with content for events, to bring awareness, and for social media.

Data Entry:

  • Upload vet records, dog profiles, photos, etc.

Blankets:

  • Contribute to making fleece blankets.
  • Fundraise or purchase fleece.

Short-term Fostering:

  • Care for foster dogs during emergencies or foster vacations.

Dog Walks:

  • Visit and walk mama dogs that are at The Dog House.
  • Visit and walk dogs that are in foster homes that may need a midday break when their foster is at work.
  • Visit and walk dogs in boarding (a very rare occurrence).

Litter Help:

  • Assist with newborn litters, including feedings when needed and general support in a foster home.

Dog Training Team:

  • Certified professional dog trainers willing to help dogs in need.
  • Help take dogs to training classes and assist with their ongoing training.

Kindly fill out the Volunteer Sign Up found here to let us know more about you and your interests. ????????

Volunteer Sign Up