Please note that we are a foster home based rescue and at this time, we do not have any “hands-on” volunteer opportunities other than becoming a foster caregiver.

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FOSTER CAREGIVER - Austin is NOT a No-Kill city yet!

We need foster homes in order to save dogs that have been abandoned in shelters and are at a HIGH risk of being euthanized. We are asked time and time again by those that have adopted from us "how did this wonderful dog end up in a shelter!" It takes the love, care and patience of a foster caregiver to help each dog find their new home. If you are interested in becoming a foster caregiver, please complete our foster application or if you have questions, please call and leave a message on our message line (512) 827-9787 and someone will call you back within 48 hours.

EVENT Helpers

We are seeking a volunteers to assist at events we hold or attend. This type of opportunity may include assisting with set up/tear down, attending to dogs if the foster parent is unable to attend, helping transport foster dogs to events, speaking to the public during events about ADR, running errands and if desired, being part of the Events Committee.  Apply for this volunteer opportunity.

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

The Volunteer Coordinator will  assist in developing, implementing and maintaining a robust network and list of volunteers in order to cover necessary ADR initiatives and events.  The Volunteer Coordinator will receive volunteer applications and will engage other volunteers by providing them a meaningful volunteer opportunity that fits the applicants and Austin Dog Rescue’s needs

The Volunteer Coordinator will work closely with the Events Coordinator and be a key member of the Events Committee.  This position will ensure adequate volunteer support is provided in ample time for each program/event.   This position will also be responsible for maintaining current volunteer postings on the ADR website, the Volunteer Match website and any other applicable venues. Apply for this volunteer opportunity.

IN-KIND DONATION SPECIALIST

Austin Dog Rescue is occassionally contacted by people in the community that have items such as crates, food and other much needed items they wish to donate to our organization. We are seeking a volunteer that would represent ADR by making arrangements with the donor for the In-Kind Donation Specialist to pick those items up and/or deliver the items to one of our foster homes or board members homes. This a time-flexible volunteer opportunity that may happen 2-6 times per year but one where reliabilty and dependabilty is a must. Volunteer for this opportunity.