06/01/2026
๐๐ญ ๐๐๐ค๐๐ฌ ๐ ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ ๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐ฏ๐ ๐ ๐๐ข๐๐. (๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ!)
If you have a passion for animals, youโve probably looked at the rescue world & wondered, "How can I make a difference?"
The truth is, rescue work doesnโt just happen in a kennel or a vetโs office. It happens on laptops, during weekend car rides, behind a camera lens, & at events. We rely entirely on an incredible network of volunteers to keep our mission moving forward!
It doesn't matter if you have twenty hours a week or a few minutes a day, you can help save a life.
๐พ We know everyone has different schedules & comfort levels, which is why we have a variety of ways to get involved:
๐ฅThe Lifelines (Fostering):
Fostering is the absolute heartbeat of our rescue. You can commit to hosting a pet until they find their forever home, or you can join our "Foster Relief" team! Relief fosters step in temporarily to watch a pet when their primary foster cannot, keeping that dog or cat safe in a loving home & out of a stressful boarding kennel.
๐ฅThe Matchmakers (Adoption Events):
Love chatting with people? Help us handle pets & talk to potential adopters at our local adoption events and fundraisers.
๐ฅThe Chauffeurs (Transport):
Got a car and a free afternoon? We always need help picking up pets from shelters, taking them to vet appointments, or transport supplies.
๐ฅThe Creatives (Digital & Marketing):
Prefer to help from the comfort of your couch? We need talented wordsmiths to write pet adoption bios, creative minds to manage social media, & photographers/videographers to capture our pets' best angles!
๐ฅThe Organizers (Admin & Behind-the-Scenes):
Help us process adoption applications, coordinate schedules, or organize our donation supplies.
๐ Why Volunteer?
Aside from the obvious perk of getting to snuggle incredible dogs & cats, volunteering means joining a passionate, supportive community of animal lovers. You will get to see firsthand the exact moment a neglected animal realizes they are safe, loved, & on their way to a forever home.
๐ Ready to Make an Impact?
Your time is the most valuable gift you can give to a rescue animal. Let's save some lives together. ๐ marleighsfriends.org/get-involved
