Would you like to volunteer with us? We would love to have you! Volunteers are crucial to the daily operation of the rescue and we are grateful for your support. ​We greatly appreciate the help of volunteers to give our dogs the TLC and exercise they need daily.

​Safety is our top priority and we have rules and protocols in place to keep everyone safe. Because we work with live animals, it is imperative that all volunteers read directions carefully and follow the instructions of our staff.

What do our volunteers do?
Volunteers are asked to walk one of our adoptable dogs around the Harbor Point Stamford area for approximately one hour. We expect volunteers to be comfortable handling a dog on leash in a public space. This means controlling the dog even if they pull on the leash, and keeping them away from people and dogs you may pass during the walk. Please be prepared to be outdoors for the duration of the session and dress appropriately for the weather (absolutely no flip flops allowed, sneakers are best).

• The minimum age to volunteer is 14 years old. Please read the Minor directions below for all volunteers under 18 years old.
• First time volunteers must sign up and complete the New Volunteer Orientation, and then they can sign up for other appointments.
• Volunteer Groups - please read the directions below. Contact [email protected] to schedule the group - do not sign up on VolunteerHub.

Do not let the dog you are handling interact with any other dogs or people! Do not let the dog eat anything off the ground or drink out of water bowls or puddles you come across on your walk. This can make them very sick.

For everyone's safety, you will be sent home if you arrive wearing flip flops, sandals, open toe, or open back shoes. If you can’t RUN in it, don’t wear it. SNEAKERS ARE BEST.

Please note: The minimum age to volunteer is 14 years old.

• ALL volunteers under the age of 18 must have a parent/guardian also sign their waiver.
• If the volunteer is 14-16 years old, a guardian over 18 years old must accompany and supervise the minor during the entire visit. If the guardian supervising is not the same one who signed the waiver (ex. another parent, family member, babysitter, etc.) they must sign up as their own volunteer and sign their own waiver.
• At age 17, volunteers may attend alone but a guardian must still sign the waiver.

These guidelines are in place for the safety of the minors and therefore we cannot permit exceptions.

We welcome volunteer groups as a great community service opportunity and team building activity! If you are interested in volunteering as a group (sports team, church group, school group, corporate employee group, etc.) please contact [email protected] to schedule the group - do not sign up on VolunteerHub. Because volunteer groups require staff to accompany and supervise, as well as dog-friendly dogs to participate simultaneously, sessions cannot be guaranteed.
Please note:

• Groups are limited to 5 volunteers per one hour session. You must email us first to set up the group.
• For minors, we can have a maximum of 5 volunteers age 14-17 with one adult chaperone per one hour session.
• If you have more volunteers who want to participate we can schedule another session.
• ALL must have signed waivers (also approved by a guardian) before the session.