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Volunteer Opportunities

Here is just a sample of the many volunteer opportunities to help inside the shelter, off-site, or even from the comfort of your home.

Working with the Animals

  • Dog walking
  • Shelter-dog training through our Pit Crew, a trained team of volunteers focused on our
    Recycl-A-Bullz program to work with bully-breed dogs
  • Cat cuddling and socialization

Off-site Adoption Events

  • Transporting animals to and from events, transporting supplies and animal crates, and showcasing animals to the public.

Foster Care

  • Foster one or more animals in your home until they are ready for adoption. Once you qualify as a foster parent, the shelter staff will teach you everything you need to know and will provide you with food, supplies, and support. 

Animal Transporter

  • Transports animals to veterinary appointments. 

Disaster Preparedness

  • Willingness to be on call to transport animals from the shelter to a safe place in case of an emergency.

Support Animal Adoptions

  • Adoption follow-up includes making telephone calls and mailing letters from your home, to follow up with people who have recently adopted animals.

Community Outreach

  • Dearborn Homecoming (August)
  • Santa Photos (December)

Committee Member – Advance Planning and Preparations For Major Events/Fund-raisers

  • Cool Cat Casino Night (February; Adults only)
  • Mutt Strut Dog Walk & Pet Expo (May)
  • Black Tie & Tails dinner dance & auction (October; Adults only)
  • Auction item donations (ongoing; Adults only)

Fund-raising

  • Capital Campaign (Adults only)
  • Donation Canister Program /  Business Ambassadors
  • Merchandise (sold online and at multiple events throughout the year)

Communication

  • Photographers
  • Writers
  • Distribution of fliers
  • Social-media assistance
  • Phone tree

General Support

  • Mailings for annual appeals and events invitations
  • Telephone calls to event attendees, volunteers, etc.

Volunteer Management

  • New-volunteer mentor 

Student Volunteer Orientation and Student Programs

  • Adult-only position

Project Leader for a Friends Activity

  • Adult-only position

If you are interested in volunteering at the shelter, register for an upcoming orientation where you can learn more and ask questions. If you have ideas of your own or questions about our programs, please contact Irene Addison, our Volunteer Coordinator, volunteers@dearbornanimals.org at 313.943.2697 ext. #3555.

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