VOLUNTEER

WANT TO HELP? WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF ANIMALS? COME VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME! SIGN UP NOW – DOGRRR NATION NEEDS YOU!

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

DOG FOSTER APPLICATION

CAT FOSTER APPLICATION

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

VOLUNTEER

How do I become a Pawhoster Volunteer?

Follow these steps to become a PawhosterVolunteer:

Fill out our Volunteer Application. Applications are processed twice weekly by a Pawhoster volunteer team. Someone will reach out to you. There will be a volunteer orientation coming soon.

I completed the online application, now what?

Applications are processed twice weekly by the Pawhoster Volunteer Team. In the next few months, we will be requiring volunteers to attend an online orientation.

Is there an age limit to volunteering?

Due to the nature of working with live animals in a stressful environment, we do have an age limit and cannot authorize children 11 and under to volunteer – though we do appreciate their philanthropic spirit! Children 12-15 years of age must volunteer with their oriented parent or legal guardian. Children 16-17 years of age may volunteer on their own once completing the full volunteer onboarding process. Children under 18 years of age are not able to directly volunteer with handling dogs.

But do you really need volunteer help?

Absolutely. We are in dire need of volunteers; they are the lifeblood of this organization. With hundreds of animals in our care, in foster, along with fundraising efforts, fostering needs, and a plethora of other needs, there is never a shortage of things we can use help with.

What are the volunteer activities?

The majority of our volunteer opportunities fall within the areas listed below:

Adoption Follow Up
- A remote position that assists adoptive parents with their questions after adopting from Pawhoster.
Adoption Matchmakers
- A remote position that helps answer inquiries from the public regarding an animal they are interested in adopting.
Cat Foster Team
- Volunteer remotely and help process foster applications, assist our foster parents, send out foster pleas, and much more!
Cat Marketing
- Help get cats adopted by marketing them! Our cat marketing team photographs and video the cats for the website, gather information about them, writes bios, and posts ads to websites like Petfinder and Craigslist.
Dog and Cat Marketing
- Want to really move the needle in helping our dogs and cats find their forever home? The Pawhoster Marketing team may be right for you!
Marketing is crucial in helping the wonderful dogs and cats of Pawhoster shine and stand out to potential adopters. There are a variety of positions available, from highly creative to data entry, making it one of our most varied and flexible volunteer areas! Most positions allow you to choose your own schedule and how much you’d like to volunteer, too. Our primary goal is to present every adoptable animal individually on the Pawhoster website, so each one is irresistible to their perfect adopter. Our website is our number one tool in finding our foster pets their forever homes. Together we can make this happen! So what are some examples of ways we do this today?
Behavior Training and Classes
- Learn to train dogs and help our pups that need it the very most.
Dog Foster Team
- Volunteer remotely and help process foster applications, assist our foster parents, send out foster pleas, and much more!
Dog Marketing
- Help get dogs adopted by marketing them! Our dog marketing team photographs and videos the dogs for the website, gathers information about the dogs, writes bios, and posts ads to websites like Petfinder and Nextdoor.
Dog Walking
- Ensure our dogs get the walks, exercise, and TLC they need (and deserve) every day.
Events
- Do you enjoy helping and interacting with people? Do you like advocating for a cause? Promote Pawhoster Dog’s mission, raise donations, and recruit volunteers, fosters, adopters, and donors at special events around town. Work at info tables and booths, and hang out with adoptable animals while representing Pawhoster.
Marketing and Communications
- Help Pawhoster market to the masses with one-off projects and ongoing assistance.
Medical Program
- We have a couple hundred animals in our rescue at a time and we can use help with data entry, sorting records, cross checking previously entered data. We need a person in charge of heartworm medication, microchips and sending out Rabies certificates.
Volunteer Team Support
- Support the Volunteer Staff with some at-home tasks such as: responding to emails, data entry and regular correspondence.

Can I volunteer without being on site?

You can! Most of our events are off-site and held at fun venues around the DFW AREA. We also offer plenty of from-home volunteer opportunities.

I need to fulfill community service hours, what should I do?

Please email contact@Pawhoster.org for more information.

If you are seeking community service hours for school, an organization, or personal pleasure, please follow the steps under the FAQ: How do I become an Pawhoster Volunteer? You will be in charge of any documentation, including tracking your volunteer hours. Should you need a signature to verify your volunteer hours please email contact@Pawhoster.org to coordinate.

Are there any ongoing requirements for volunteers?

We ask that you commit to volunteering a minimum of 3-5 hours a week. However, we have some positions for longer or shorter time frames.

Additionally, we require all volunteers to adhere to the Pawhoster Volunteer Policies, which you can find on your volunteer profile once you have filled out your application.

Any questions or concerns about the policies may be directed to contact@Pawhoster.org.

TIPS TO NETWORKING YOUR FOSTER DOG!

Requirements

Submit an online application, which includes signing a volunteer agreement and a Release and Waiver of Liability form.
Complete an online general volunteer orientation session.
Sign up for our behavior training classes (coming soon)
Attend additional training sessions as required by Pawhoster.
Volunteer at least monthly.
Treat all animals with kindness and concern for their welfare.
Represent yourself and Pawhoster n a professional manner and treat clients, staff, and other volunteers with respect.
Must be 18 years of age or older to handle animals
Must be 16 years of age or older to help with other opportunities to save lives.

Volunteer Orientation

Orientation is required before you can begin volunteering with Pawhoster

STEP 1

Complete the Volunteer Application. Applications are processed twice a week by Pawhoster Volunteer Team.

STEP 2

Watch the Volunteer Orientation Online. The link to the Volunteer Orientation is sent after your application has been processed and can take up to 4 days.