Volunteer Opportunities
with Old Friends Senior Dog SanctuaryWe love our volunteers at Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary!
Our volunteers help enrich the lives of our senior dog residents! Volunteer opportunities include:
- Dog Walking – taking Old Friends for strolls around The PAWvillions grounds
- Socialization – spending 1:1 time with Old Friends who are dog-selective or -aggressive
- Laundry – helping run cycles of dirty laundry and putting away clean laundry
- Mobility Lounge – spending 1:1 time with Old Friends who have limited mobility
- Admin Dog Care – assisting staff keep our admin room clean and spending 1:1 time with dogs in this area
- Playdates – taking Old Friends off-campus for activities and adventures
- Sleepovers – taking Old Friends home for overnight excursions
- Events – setting up, handling dogs, and being representatives at on- and/or off-site events
All volunteers are required to be 16 years of age and older. At this time, we are unable to accommodate remote, drop-in, or short-term volunteers.
What Next?
Fill out the volunteer application below and our Volunteers Coordinator will send you a link to sign up for orientation. Upon the completion of orientation, you will be able to volunteer at your convenience. We recommend volunteering at least once a month for the dogs’ sake, as consistency helps build familiarity.
Volunteer Orientations are typically held every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month. We encourage you to apply and sign up as orientations fill up quickly!
Contact: volunteers@ofsds.org
Other Volunteer Opportunities:
Hikes & Strolls at The PAWvillions Please note that these events occur in the Spring/Fall and are open to anyone!
Having trouble seeing the image above? Click here to complete the volunteer application!
