Volunteer Opportunities

Southwest Ohio Doberman Rescue offers a variety of volunteer opportunities so that you may choose an area that is most compatible with your talents, passion, and schedule. If you see a volunteer role that is meant for you, your next step would be to send in a volunteer application. We hope to hear from you soon!

If you find that you are not in a position to join our Volunteer program at this time, please consider the many other ways you can contribute to our mission!

Foster Parent - This position involves caring for one of our dogs in your home while they are awaiting adoption. If you love dogs and want one of the most rewarding jobs we have, then look no further. There are certain requirements prior to being approved as a Foster Parent, including completing an application and interview.
Dog Walker - This position involves working specifically with the dogs while they are here at our facility. It includes exercising our dogs and providing them with love and companionship.
Dog Transporter - This position involves providing safe transport for the dogs. This may be to or from the Veterinary Hospital, foster homes, adopters’ homes, as well as picking up dogs to bring into the Rescue. Use of your own vehicle is required.
Grooming – This position involves bathing and/or brushing the dogs, clipping nails, and cleaning ears.
Kennel Work – This position involves sweeping/vacuuming/cleaning the indoor/outdoor kennels, cleaning yard waste, etc.
Adoption Fairs – This position includes working with the public as well as the dogs. We set up “booths” at various locations, usually taking at least one dog along. At the Adoption Fairs, we are educating the public about the breed, our mission and our Adoption Program.
Fundraising - This group works to staff, create, implement, and manage Southwest Ohio Doberman Rescue's fundraising events.
Public Relations – This position is varied. It ranges from educating the public about our mission and our Adoption Program to contacting individuals as well as business.
Office Work – This position is varied. It involves a variety of work, ranging from typing to record keeping.
Phone Work – This position is varied. This position may involve: follow-up calls to recent adopters, contacting potential adopters, contacting other individuals or businesses.
Other – What do you have to offer?