Volunteer
Give Your Time.
Change Everything.
Fostering gives a dog a safe, loving home while they wait to be adopted. DDR covers everything, all you provide is love and a little of your time.
Volunteer Opportunies
Most Needed
Kennel Attendant
Kennel attendants are the heart of our daily operations — feeding, cleaning, exercising, and socializing our dogs. This role is the foundation of every other volunteer opportunity at DDR.
- Must be 18 years or older
- Commit to one shift per week for 12 consecutive weeks
- Must be in good health and able to lift over 40 lbs
- Must be willing and able to work with large breeds, especially bully breeds
- Prior experience handling large breed dogs preferred
- Veterinary or kennel experience preferred
- Weekday availability needed
Adoption Events
Help showcase our dogs at adoption events across metro Detroit — meeting potential adopters, answering questions, and representing the DDR mission in the community.
- Must first complete 12 consecutive weeks as a kennel attendant
- Must be 18 years or older
- Comfortable working with the public and large breed dogs
- Must be willing and able to work with large breeds, especially bully breeds
- Flexible weekend availability helpful
To express interest in event volunteering before completing kennel hours, email: detroitdogrescue@gmail.com
Apply to Volunteer
Volunteers are essential to Detroit Dog Rescue's mission and we always need dedicated people. All volunteers must be 18 years or older. Your application will be assessed based on experience and availability.