Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Wags & Walks! From this page, you can create an account and sign up for a volunteer orientation. Volunteers under the age of 16, please have your parent or legal guardian fill out the application.
1. Click on "fill application" and create an account with your name and email address.
2. Please answer all required fields in the application and click 'submit application.
The next step is to sign up for one of two orientation/training sessions we offer: On-Site General Volunteer Orientation OR Event Volunteer Training (Please pick one!)
Please see the breakdowns of each opportunity below and sign up for the orientation that better suits your interests.
1. General On-Site Volunteer Breakdown
*General On-Site Orientation includes Event Volunteer Training so if you would like to participate in both activities you only need to schedule a General Orientation.
Being a general volunteer includes on site opportunities like dog walking and dog playtime. It also includes other opportunities like chaperoning dogs at events, transporting dogs, taking content of dogs, and more!
Age Requirement
All ages (following all family & child protocols)
Opportunities Include
Dog Handling & Walking On Site, Transporting, Bathing/Grooming, Taking Content, Fundraising/Development & Office/Admin Opportunities
Training Required
In person orientation on site
In person training on site
Become a trained volunteer and volunteer with our dogs on or off site
2. Event Volunteer Breakdown
Support our events team by becoming an event volunteer which means you get to chaperone and handle our dogs at events off site and spread the word about the importance of adoption. We attend all sorts of events in our community including markets, sports games, community pop ups, birthday parties, corporate events and more! Event Volunteer training also includes puppy care training so you can help support puppy care on site and at events!
Age Requirement
18+ up only Required
Opportunities Include
Includes dog handing at off site events and on site events, Includes puppy handling training to become puppy volunteer, No on site dog walking or playtime on site
Training Required
Complete our virtual recorded training online on your own time
Attend an in person training at our center
Become a trained event volunteer welcome to volunteer at events
How to Schedule an Orientation/Training Session
- Choose which opportunity you would prefer: General On-Site or Event Volunteering
1. Hover over the “Opportunities” tab and select “Opportunity List"
2. Select 'General On-Site Volunteer Orientation' or 'Event Volunteer Training'
3. Choose the date that works best for you and your schedule
4. Add your orientation to your calendar for a reminder!
Wags Kids - Volunteers under 16 years old
As a family-friendly rescue, Wags & Walks encourages and allows children to get involved with their parents. We welcome parents to volunteer with children at a 1:1 ratio, while teens ages 16+ are invited to volunteer on their own after attending an orientation with a parent. Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult (parent/legal guardian who has gone through training) at all times and cannot be the primary handler.
Thank you for interest in joining Wags & Walks Volunteer Program! 
