Our People

Volunteering Benefits

Volunteers provide much-needed support for our organization. From cleaning to managing administrative tasks to assisting with marketing projects — there is no shortage of service opportunities at MCR.

Some volunteers provide exercise, social time, enrichment, and training for our dogs. It is a rewarding and fulfilling experience that means the world to every dog and human at MCR. Volunteers who wish to interact directly with the dogs may opt in to additional training that covers a wide array of canine behavior topics. There is room for growth and advancement if you’d like to deepen your understanding of dogs.

Volunteer Opportunities

MCR offers a variety of service options in the following areas:

  • Kennel Maintenance
  • Dog Handling
  • Fostering
  • Adoption Counseling
  • Fundraising Committee
  • Dog Care Committee
  • Board of Directors

Become a Volunteer

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us! We are currently recruiting for fosters and for volunteers to help with event planning and fundraising.

Fundraising positions have flexible hours that make volunteering convenient and easy to work into your current schedule.

Fostering is a fulfilling way to help dogs in your community, right from your own home! MCR provides all training and supplies, you provide a safe, loving home until your foster pup finds their forever family.

Information about becoming a volunteer or foster:

  • Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older
  • Fosters must be 18 years of age or older

 

If you’re interested in fundraising/event planning, please read through the Fundraising Orientation Slideshow to learn more about the available positions and how to help. CLICK HERE to view the slideshow at your convenience.

If you’re interested in fostering, please read through the Foster Information Slideshow to learn more about the fostering process. CLICK HERE to view the slideshow at your convenience. Please be advised, foster orientations are online and held on an as needed basis. Once your application is approved, you will be invited to the next orientation.

At the end of each slideshow, you will be able to submit an application to become a volunteer and/or foster. A staff member will then contact you via email with more information.

Together, We Save Lives

I have been a volunteer with Meridian Canine Rescue for over two years and the impact that this organization has had on my life is tremendous. The sense of community between the staff and volunteers along with the bond that every person has with the dogs truly speaks to the type of organization Meridian Canine Rescue is.

Volunteering with Meridian Canine Rescue has encouraged me to do more for my community along with expanding my knowledge of the shelter system. I love being with the dogs and people, knowing that my actions are doing good for the community.
Marielle
Volunteer since November 2017