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Individual Volunteers: Join the Crew

Volunteers are the driving force behind NMDR’s mission. Every hour of care and love you give helps our resilient dogs build confidence, experience compassionate relationships, and learn to trust again as they prepare for their adoptive homes.

🐾 Age Guidelines: Volunteers must be at least 13 years old. Volunteers aged 13–15 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

How to Get Started

Ready to make a difference, one set of paws at a time? Joining our volunteer crew takes just two simple steps:

1. Submit Your Application: Select your location below to complete your registration.

2. Attend Orientation: Once your application is processed, you will sign up for a New Volunteer Orientation session. This fun and informative session is required before scheduling your first shift.

Choose Your Pathway: Ways to Help

We offer a wide variety of roles that keep our operations moving forward. Whether you want to work directly with the pups, roll up your sleeves for facility projects, or help out in the community, there is a place for you on our team:

  • Social & Emotional Milestones: Help our dogs decompress and socialize by participating in pack walks or “puppy parties.”

  • Behavior & Enrichment: Learn specialized skills to provide vital mental stimulation and enrichment activities.

  • Rescue Operations: Experience the impact firsthand by assisting with the offloading and intake of newly rescued dogs.

  • Grooming & Rehabilitation: Join the Bathing/Grooming Team or Rehabilitation Team to help dogs look and feel their best.

  • Events & Advocacy: Represent NMDR at local events, community outreach programs, and adoption fairs, or use your social media skills to help dogs connect with potential adopters.

  • Facility & Trades: Help with the daily maintenance and upkeep of our locations. If you have handyman, construction, or trade experience, we frequently need strong backs and skilled hands for special facility improvement projects!

Have Questions? Reach Out to Our Team

If you have any questions about getting started, please connect with the volunteer coordinator for your region: