Be a Volunteer
How You Help
Compassion & Care
The passion of our volunteers is at the center of all our work. Whether you're helping out with an event, helping walk dogs, or contributing to a community program, at the end of the day you're making an impact in the lives of vulnerable animals who need a hand.
To become a volunteer, please review the opportunities below, then submit an application. If you have questions or would like more information about volunteer opportunities, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator (click here to reach out).
Possible Opportunities
Be Part of Our Work
Volunteers play a role in every phase of our operation, and play an integral role in supporting the pets in our care. Your passion increases our impact, sparks success, and helps us save more lives.
Help at Our Intake Facility
Fetching Tails operates a small intake facility located in Wood Dale, IL. We hold up to seven dogs at our facility, and we are there to care for dogs throughout the day.
Volunteers play an important role in keeping our dogs active and out of their cages., and helping them manage their activity with enrichment toys, walks, and playtime in our indoor park. We also have a field trip program, where we encourage our volunteers to take our dogs out of our facility, and on different adventures.
Animal Transportation
We always need help getting dogs to vet appointments and to and from their foster home! Giving a dog a lift is an easy and important way to be of service.
Marketing & Graphic Support
Do you have experience in marketing or design? If so, consider helping us create marketing materials! We can often use help with a range of projects - from brochures to signs and even apparel. And we always appreciate volunteers who are willing to help us get the word out.
Grants
Our grant team sometimes needs help researching and developing new opportunities. If you want to expand your writing skills, or have experience in research and development, we'd love to hear from you.
Dog Services
We're always looking for dog groomers, canine swimming classes, positive reinforcement trainers, and daycare facilities to work with. If you are interested and able to help, please contact Kristina! Kristina@fetchingtailsfoundation.org
Fundraising
Volunteer fundraisers are at the center of our work. If you'd like to host a fundraiser on our behalf or contribute to an existing effort, please contact our Executive Director, Kristen Gottschalk.
Kristen@fetchingtailsfoundation.org
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Support Us
Rescue, Save, Love
Make an impact in the life of a rescue dog. With your help, we can save lives, enrich homes, and build communities defined by care, friendship, and compassion.
