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Animal Volunteer Opportunities: How Can I Make a Difference ?

There are so many animal volunteer opportunities in which YOU can help Great Pyrenees Rescue Society, even if now isn’t the right time to give a home to your very own Gentle Giant. Many of these needs can be met virtually, so please consider your own talents and how you can help make a dog’s dream of a permanent home a reality!

 

Animal Volunteer Opportunities Where You May Be Needed

Please see our list of potential volunteer positions which include volunteer liaison, volunteer coordinator, and creative or marketing volunteer roles.  Whether you live far away or nearby, we have volunteer work near you in Texas or remote volunteer options.

There's many benefits to joining us, such as gaining professional work experience or being able to contribute to the local community.

Interested? Fill out our form , and we will get back to you on what we have available.

 

Direct Animal Care

  • If you're looking to work directly with our beautiful Great Pyrenees, we have many animal volunteer positions near you, available right here in Spring, Texas! Positions include pet transport, dog walking, kennel duty, and grooming and bathing.

Shelter Liaison

  • Call shelters about dogs in danger and keep the group updated on their status (5-10 hrs/wk).

Foster Liaison

  • Be a foster guru by keeping tabs on fosters or potential fosters and their needs. Help track vetting, collect dog photos, and find out what adopters need to know about the dogs in foster (5-10 hrs/wk).

Vet Liaison

  • Contact vet offices to explore setting up relationships, obtaining discounted pricing, etc. (1-2 hrs/wk).

Adopter Liaison

  • Check in with adoptive families to see how things are going and help provide support or resources as needed. Maintain list of adopters and provide updates, pictures, etc. (10+ hrs/wk).

Transport Coordinator

  • Coordinate transport of dogs to airports and other transport locations for out-of-state adoptions to loving families (3-5 hrs/wk).

Volunteer Coordinator

  • Arrange for volunteers to attend events and help out at foster homes with large numbers of foster dogs (3-5 hrs/wk).

Public Relations

  • Help us with community outreach and education via event coordination, advertising, media, etc. (3-5 hrs/wk).

Website Coordinator

  • Maintain website front page by posting new stories and other tasks (1-3 hrs/wk).

Internet Research

  • Research medical conditions, medicine costs, dog supplies, and other important topics (5-10 hrs/wk).

Listing Coordinator

  • Take write-ups from fosters and add some consistent flair. Coordinate listings with our pet portal updater. (3-5 hrs/wk).

Fundraiser

  • Work on creative ideas and put them into action to raise money (5-10 hrs/wk).

Grant Writer

  • Fill out paperwork to various agencies to get grant money for the group (1-3 hrs/wk).

Pet Supplier Liaison

  • Contact pet companies to get donations or discounts for much needed dog supplies (flea, wormer, crates, food, etc.) (3-5 hrs/wk).