Volunteer Opportunities
Becoming a foster parent is just one way to help our Strays. You can also donate your time and talents to other areas, including:
Adoption Counselor
Adoption counselors are Stray from the Heart’s matchmakers. They carefully review and evaluate applications to determine whether the individual or family meets our high adoption standards. More importantly, they make sure our dogs are matched to the right home by considering the applicant’s lifestyle, work schedule and resources to provide the dog a good quality of life. Preferred Monthly Commitment: 10-15 hours (minimum)
Communications & Outreach
Effective communications and outreach is integral to our success. We need volunteers to help us write and post information about our adoptable dogs, develop a media kit and press releases, update our website and social media platforms, and market our events. We also need people willing to pitch national and local media. Preferred Monthly Commitment: 10-15 hours (minimum)
Graphic Design
Stray from the Heart needs creative minds to add pizazz to our website and collateral materials. Working closely with our communications team, you will help design event flyers, factsheets, slideshow images and more. Preferred Monthly Commitment: 10-15 hours (minimum)
Photography
We always need skilled photographers who can capture the sweet personalities of our pups. Our photographers also attend adoption and fundraising events to record memorable moments, which are used on our website and social media platforms. Preferred Monthly Commitment: 6-8 hours (minimum)
Special Events
Are you an event coordinator at heart? Help Stray from the Heart organize adoption and fundraising events. We need people who relish in details and logistics like choosing venues, negotiating with vendors, working with A-listers and motivating other volunteers to pitch in. Preferred Monthly Commitment: 8-10 hours (minimum)
Transportation
Safe and reliable transportation is one of our biggest demands. If you have a van or another oversized vehicle, we need your help! You may be asked to pick up international rescues from the airport, take a sick dog to the vet or bring Strays to an adoption event. (You must be 21 or older.) Preferred Monthly Commitment: 8-10 hours (minimum)
To get started, fill out a Volunteer Agreement today.
