Become a Volunteer

We are always in need of volunteers!  Volunteering does not have to mean a large time commitment. In fact, many of our volunteers donate an hour or two a month, when it fits into their schedule.  A range of opportunities is available, take a look at some of the ideas listed below.  If you only have a couple of hours to give each month or two, you might like to help with transport or a garage sale.  If you have more time to give, perhaps you’d like to become more involved in our ongoing functions.

Helping with the dogs:

• Transporting dogs
• Supervising dogs at public events
• Bathing dogs prior to showcase days

Helping with other activities that help the dogs:

• Hosting a garage sale
• Helping at a garage sale or other fundraising activity
• Posting flyers
• Assisting with marketing and outreach activities and events
• Data entry for database management
• Website updating

To become a volunteer, complete this application, or for questions, email volunteer@NorCalGSPrescue.org.

Want to do more? Also consider becoming a foster home.

Not ready to sign up? Only have a few minutes? You can still help by downloading and printing this NorCal GSP Rescue flyer and posting them on public announcement bulletin boards (eg: local dog parks, vet offices, coffee shops, libraries, smoothie shops & more).

Or help us via Recycle4Pets - collect electronic items, like used cell phones, PDAs, inkjet cartridges, iPods, laptops, video games & consoles and digital cameras.  Print out this large or small flyer and put it on your collection boxes.  Then contact us at fundraising@NorCalGSPrescue.org for your free pre-paid shipping label(s).

Junior Volunteer Program

This program is geared for volunteers under the age of 18 who may need community service hours for school or church, or who wish to volunteer their time for a good cause. Junior volunteers report directly to our Junior Volunteer Manager.

Junior Volunteers help with community outreach and awareness, fundraising activities and our annual GSP Reunion. Although Junior Volunteers aren’t able to work directly with the dogs, we do our best to ensure the activities are enjoyable for everyone involved.

What we need most:

Junior Volunteers who are self-starters and can work independently or with a group of their friends to organize and set up one of the following fundraising activities:

• Garage Sale
• Bake Sale
• Car Wash
• Recycle4Pets - collect electronic items, like used cell phones, PDAs, inkjet cartridges, iPods, laptops, video games & consoles and digital cameras.  Print out this large or small flyer and put it on your collection boxes.  Then contact us at fundraising@NorCalGSPrescue.org for your free pre-paid shipping label(s).
  
  These can be scheduled at your convenience and in the location of your choosing.  We can assist you with planning (if needed), promote the event on our web site, provide an adult volunteer the day of the event (if needed), and verify your hours for your school or church.

Also needed:

• Printing and posting flyers
• Help at our annual Reunion each September
• Help at garage sales and events organized by our adult volunteers

To become a Junior Volunteer, complete this application and have a parent or guardian co-sign it.  For questions, more information, or to discuss how you might be able to help, email juniorvolunteer@NorCalGSPrescue.org.