Volunteer Opportunities
Join our Growing Team!
Volunteers fuel our mission! New Hope Dog Rescue is always on the lookout for volunteers who can help us make a difference in the lives of rescue dogs and our community. Listed below are the volunteer opportunities we currently have available.
Volunteer Foster Home Approval Team Member (Saskatoon, SK)
In this role, you would be a part of a team that:​
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Acts as the point of contact for potential new fosters
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Conducts initial screening interview with potential fosters
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Completes home visits with potential fosters
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Be a resource to answer questions from potential fosters
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Provides information about fostering, New Hope Dog Rescue, and our policies/procedures
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Volunteer Community Visit Team Member (Saskatoon, SK)
In this role, you would be a part of a team that:
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Accompany foster dogs/puppies to various senior homes and assisted living facilities around the city
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Help foster dogs/puppies interact with community members while at the visit
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Take care of the dogs/puppies during the visit, including clean up if they go potty
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Interact with the residents and staff of the places we visit
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Graphic Designer
(Details to come soon!)​
Purses for Paws Committee Positions
​​By signing up to assist with the Purses for Paws committee, you are agreeing to fulfill the duties below for whichever committee you work on, in addition to the following responsibilities:
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All committee members will be responsible for attending committee meetings (approximately 1 per month - may increase in frequency leading up to the event)
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All committee members will be in attendance at Purses for Paws
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All committee members will be responsible for helping to sort donated purses prior to the event
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All committee members will be responsible for assisting with the setup and take-down of the event
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Decor & Food Committee
This committee will be composed of the committee representatives from Handy Special Events and NHDR’s Events Coordinator. They will be responsible for:
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Setting the theme
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Choosing the menu
Ticket Sales & Registration Committee
This committee will be responsible for:
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Event promotion that encourages ticket sales (ex. Approaching businesses and individuals to invite them to participate)
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Guest registration at the event
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Assisting with the seating plan
Silent Auction & Raffle
This committee will be responsible for:
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Soliciting for silent auction items
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Soliciting for raffle prizes
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Overseeing the silent auction and raffle at the event with assistance from NHDR’s Event Coordinator
Event Logistics Committee
This committee will be responsible for:
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Determining the program for the event in conjunction with NHDR’s Event Coordinator
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Determining the number of volunteers needed at the event and acting as the point of contact for them at the event
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Planning and overseeing the activities happening at the event (not related to the silent auction and raffle) (ex. Wine table, puppy play area)
Sponsorship Committee
This committee will be responsible for:
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Working with NHDR’s Event Coordinator to identify and approach potential event sponsors
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Act as a NHDR ambassador at the event, ensuring that NHDR’s Executive Director is introduced to event sponsors and thank them for their support
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Working with NHDR’s Event Coordinator to ensure all sponsors receive handwritten thank you cards once the event has concluded​
Mutt Strutt Committee Positions
​By signing up to assist with the Mutt Strutt committee, you are agreeing to fulfill the duties below for whichever committee you work on in addition to the following responsibilities:
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All committee members will be responsible for attending committee meetings (approximately 1 per month - may increase in frequency leading up to the event)
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All committee members will be in attendance at Mutt Strutt
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All committee members will be responsible for assisting with the setup and take-down of the event
Registration Committee
Registration committee will be responsible for:
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Event promotion that encourages ticket sales (ex. Approaching businesses and individuals to invite them to participate)
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Participant registration at the event
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Assisting with the distribution of participant bags
Prizing & Raffle
Prizing & Raffle committee will be responsible for:
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Soliciting for fundraising team prizes
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Soliciting for raffle prizes
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Overseeing the silent auction and raffle at the event with assistance from NHDR’s Event Coordinator
Market Space Committee
Market Space committee will be responsible for:
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In combination with NHDR’s Event Coordinator, plan out the Market
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Approaching potential vendors to set up at the market
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Determining the number of volunteers needed at the market and acting as the point of contact for them at the event
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Planning and overseeing the activities happening at the market
Logistics Committee
Logistics committee will be responsible for:
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Determining the timeline for the event in conjunction with NHDR’s Event Coordinator
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Determining the number of volunteers needed at the event and acting as the point of contact for them at the event
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Planning and overseeing the activities happening at the event (not related to the market, silent auction or raffle) (ex. puppy play area)
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Planning out the walk route, including activities along the route (ex. water stations, activity points)
Sponsorship Committee
Sponsorship committee will be responsible for:
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Working with NHDR’s Event Coordinator to identify and approach potential event sponsors, including participant bags and top fundraising prizes
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Act as a NHDR ambassador at the event, ensuring that NHDR’s Executive Director is introduced to event sponsors and thank them for their support
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Working with NHDR’s Event Coordinator to ensure all sponsors receive handwritten thank you cards once the event has concluded
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