People-power is the only power we've got — without volunteers, there would be no WAGS.
I. VOLUNTEER IMPACT
The hustle behind every rescue
Volunteers run the events that pay our vet bills, drive animals to surgeries and meet-and-greets, take the photos that get them adopted, and handle the paperwork that keeps a no-shelter rescue legal and running. For every adoption that happens, a volunteer's hands were on it somewhere.
II. volunteer opportunities
Get Involved
No shelter shifts, no kennel cleaning — as a foster-based rescue, what we need most is people-power. Our events run all year, including WAGSTOCK, our annual music festival, and they fund everything we do. We'll take help wherever you can give it, with an immediate need in these areas:
Organizing and running fundraisers
Marketing, PR, and social media
Transport (driving animals to vets, fosters, and adoption events)
Foster and adoption coordination
iII. frequently asked
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Most WAGS volunteer activities are open to individuals 16 and older. Depending on the task, we can sometimes include younger volunteers with a parent or guardian’s involvement.
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Not necessarily! WAGS offers both in-person and remote volunteer opportunities — there’s something for every schedule and comfort level.
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Nope! We’re flexible when it comes to your time. Some roles may require more commitment than others, but we’ll always do our best to find something that fits your availability.
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You can always reach out to a member of the WAGS executive team by phone or email with any questions, concerns, or suggestions. We’re here to help!
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No problem — we want you to enjoy what you do! Just let one of the WAGS executive team members know, and we can chat about finding a better fit.
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Life happens! If you’re unable to continue volunteering, we just ask that you let us know as soon as possible so we can plan accordingly.
